Animal Research News

Study shows Indian Ocean devil rays at risk of overfishing

Newcastle University experts demonstrate a data-poor approach to assess the sustainability of devil ray catch in Indian Ocean fisheries.

Signature whistles help estimate bottlenose dolphin abundance

Using signature whistles is an effective means for estimating abundance of bottlenose dolphins, new research confirms.

Stressed bees lack a buzz in life

Stressed bees are much more likely to make pessimistic choices and lack a buzz in life, new research has revealed.

Highlighting citizen scientists' role in accurate slug identification

A new study has shown how effective citizen scientists are in accurately identifying species and gathering reliable ecological data.

Changes projected in marine fish communities due to climate change

New research predicts significant shifts in marine fish communities in the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans as a result of climate warming.

Calls for regulatory action to strengthen biodiversity disclosures

Business and finance disclosures need a biodiversity outcome focus and regulatory backing to deliver critical conservation goals, new study reveals.

Respectful marine users are rewarded with magical dolphin encounters

A citizen science project reveals that most boat users along the North-East coast do not disturb dolphins and are often rewarded with close-up encounters.

Helping predict cold-blooded animals' response to environmental shifts

Newcastle University researchers have developed a new tool to predict cold-blooded animals’ responses to environmental change.

Research supporting resilient beekeeping set to commence

Supporting bee health in the face of climate change is the focus of an international project involving Newcastle University experts.

Revealing the ecological threats of small-scale fisheries in Thailand

Marine conservation experts have revealed for the first time the extent of marine megafauna catch by small-scale fisheries in Thailand.

Gravity foundations: A marine-friendly future for wind turbines

Concrete-based structures may offer a porpoise and dolphin-friendly construction alternative to traditional pile-driven wind turbine foundations, new research suggests.

The Vanishing Act

A new show exploring the bug world as never seen before is being created by Cap-a-Pie theatre company with young people and a Newcastle University scientist.

Comment: Grey seals

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Richard Bevan and Dr Katrina Davis discuss the grey seals' return to UK waters but warn that their situation remains precarious.

Revolutionary new bone cancer drug could save lives

Researchers have developed a new drug that works against all the main types of primary bone cancer.

Are our pets leaking information about us?

Pet and animal-related apps are creating cybersecurity risks to their owners, new research has shown.

Loss of marine life off the North East and Yorkshire coast

An independent expert panel has today (20 January) published its findings into the loss of marine life off the North East and Yorkshire coast.

Lights inside the skull shown to modify brain waves

Researchers have developed a system which uses light stimulation to modulate brain waves.

How nemo fits in his anemone

Study reveals how clownfish adjust their growth to their environments.

Preventing long term side effects of cancer radiotherapies

A new study has found that a simple, one-off treatment was able to prevent long term side effects of cancer radiotherapies.

Newcastle reaffirmed as a Leader in Openness in animal research

Understanding Animal Research has announced that Newcastle University has reaffirmed its status as a Leader in Openness from 2022 -2025.

REF2021 confirms growth in research excellence and impact at Newcastle

The national assessment of research performance has reported world-leading research with outstanding impact for society and the economy across all disciplines at Newcastle University.

World-leading consortium focused on mitochondrial dysfunction

Experts at Newcastle University are part of a £2.93 million world-leading consortium focused on human conditions linked to mitochondrial dysfunction.

Tick saliva drug could ease chronic pain and itching in people

A protein found in tick saliva could be turned into a drug that eases itching and chronic pain in people.

Deficiency in recycling of mitochondria: a new disease mechanism

An international team of scientists have reported the first evidence that “mitophagy” – recycling of damaged mitochondria – contributes to human disease.

Report calls for animal welfare to be at heart of genome editing plans

A Newcastle University academic has contributed to a new report which says animal welfare must be at the heart of plans to approve new breeding technologies in farming and food production.

THE Awards

The University has won Outstanding Estates Team and Outstanding Technician of the Year at Times Higher Education Awards 2021.

Critical cell process shown to be missing in humans

Patients with a unique cellular disorder are helping researchers understand a series of health complications better.

Gentle stroll on treadmill helps prevent liver cancer

Regular gentle exercise could play a role in reversing liver damage that can lead to cancer, suggests a new study.

Research to study genes in congenital heart defects

New research at Newcastle University will study how certain genes could lead to heart blood vessel defects in babies.

Stimulating brain pathways shows origins of human language and memory

Scientists have identified that the evolutionary development of human and primate brains may have been similar for communication and memory.