Scientists identified a set of neurons in the hypothalamus that allows mice to enter torpor & found that they could induce hibernation on demand
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“It was not the mice who were visiting us; we were their guests”
In recent years studies have increasingly shown that giving older mice blood transfusions from young mice results in a range of health benefits
A study on mice found that animals consuming a 4.5% gluten diet experienced inflammation in the area that plays an integral role in metabolic functions such as blood sugar regulation
Scientists have identified a new target for treating kidney disease
Recent research suggests rats may not have played the critical role in keeping plague going in Europe
The researchers hope their embryo model will help future mothers by deepening understanding of why some pregnancies fail early on while others thrive
Currently, facilities referred to as “frozen zoos” are used to store samples of animal sperm, eggs and other tissues at cryogenic temperatures
Ιnstalling nesting boxes for owls against rodents
Rodent plague wreaks havoc across Australia