May 26, 2015 | animal research, animals helping humans, Conditions
There are more than 30,000 people in the United States that cope with Lou Gehrig’s disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS destroys the nerves that control movement, and eventually, the ability to breathe. It is caused by alterations in a gene called C9ORF72. This gene is also responsible for cognitive impairment called […]
Mar 7, 2015 | animal research, animals helping humans, Conditions, treatment
There have been several research studies on calorie restricted diets and living longer. Rats were the first to live 50% longer if they had less calories. This was also common to Fruit flies, and C. Elegans, little round worms. As it turns out, this is a bit of a conundrum, especially when we are talking […]
