Anti-HIV IgM protects against mucosal SHIV transmission
Investigators demonstrated intra-rectal immunization with a monoclonal IgM inhibited mucosal transmission of simian immunodeficiency virus in a macaque HIV/AIDS model. This proof-of-concept study holds promise for HIV prevention and vaccine strategies.
Defined Diets for Zebrafish and Other Aquatic Biomedical Research Models: Needs and Challenges Workshop
The Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP) is sponsoring a workshop to discuss and assess the needs and challenges of developing defined diets and optimized feed management strategies that will support normal zebrafish development and physiology and will facilitate the analysis of phenotypes in a standardized nutritional environment. This will promote rigor and reproducibility in some zebrafish studies and enhance the use of zebrafish and other aquatic models in biomedical research.
Fair-Minded Rats Pay Helpers with Food
‘Rub my back and I’ll give you a sweet’ — rats engage in this kind of trade, suggesting that cooperation among animals is more widespread than thought.
Support of Technologies
ORIP supports high-quality animal models, and specialized animal research facilities, to meet the needs of biomedical researchers. Through the small business program, ORIP is funding research aimed at developing new technologies to improve those animal models and facilities.