The immune system has long been touted as the body’s primary defense against invading viruses, with the understanding that a strong immune response swiftly knocks out an infection while a…

According to the CDC, there are currently 83,949,036 cases of Covid-19 reported in the United States. We all know someone who has been through Covid-19. Headaches, runny nose, congestion, and…

Note: The NPRCs will update this blog with our latest COVID-19 news. Since beginning COVID-19 research in early 2020 , NPRC researchers have made encouraging progress in efforts to better…

Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, is an infectious disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium, which is spread by ticks. The most common sign of infection is a red…

Did you know the rhesus macaque is the most widely studied nonhuman primate in biomedical research? The U.S. research colonies of rhesus macaques were founded primarily with animals imported from…

Scientific discovery is an ongoing process that takes time, observation, data collection and analysis, patience and more. At the NPRCs, our recent COVID-19 research is an example of the ongoing…

Is gene editing the answer scientists have been looking for to eliminate diseases such as HIV? A research team at Temple University and Tulane National Primate Research Center (TNPRC) has…

Research with animals is crucial to improving human and animal health. Animals in research provide unique insights not available with other scientific models, and they help scientists determine safety and…

Talking about animals in research may not be part of everyday conversations – unless you work in research, are learning more about it or want to stop it. But if…

Could a recent discovery about the body’s natural defenses be a stepping stone toward combating kidney-related health issues? Scientists say yes. Macrophages are a type of white blood cell central…

The seven National Primate Research Centers (NPRCs) are participating in SciFest All Access 2020. This is the virtual answer to the postponed USA Science & Engineering Festival, which is recognized…

Protecting against three diseases at once may seem improbable, but a recent study has produced a vaccine which may do just that. In a joint collaborative effort involving Tulane National…

In the midst of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, scientists at the National Primate Research Centers (NPRCs) have initiated research programs to better understand and diagnose as well as develop…

At the NPRCs, our focus is conducting research and caring for our irreplaceable animal colonies so we can help people and animals live healthier lives. In the midst of the…

Is it possible to reverse the effects of a life-threatening poison? In the case of one such toxic substance, it very well may be. A recent study at the Tulane…

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1.1 million people in the United States are living with an HIV infection. In the United States, Louisiana has…