Today in Mice
Mouse-Infest Destiny
Most of our homes are soaked in mouse urine. It’s at the core of our asthma epidemic—but it helps rodents stay connected.
The Neurobiology of Fear
New clues into why some of us get stuck in a state of anxiety and others chill
From AT&T to ADHD
Too much cell phone time for mouse moms makes for brain-addled babies.
Secondhand Smoke Linked to Dementia
New research from Hong Kong reports changes in the brains of rats which were regularly exposed to smoky air.
High Fructose Cram Session
Processed sugar isn’t just a recipe for obesity—it may also hurt your ability to learn.
Classical Music Boosts Heart Transplant Survival in Mice
Japanese researchers report mice who underwent heart transplants survived much longer if they were exposed to Mozart or Verdi.
Ritalin Can Wake the Brain From Anesthesia
Researchers propose pulling patients out of anesthesia with "a shot of adrenaline to the brain."
More Reasons Not to Skip Your Broccoli
A University of Illinois study shows that healthy gut flora and daily doses of broccoli — even when it's been cooked to within an inch of its life — help fight cancer.
Listening for the Key to Reverse Aging
New research on responding to sound may have found a key to reversing, or even preventing, one of the effects of aging.
Science Comes to the Rescue of Lab Rats
Scientists at Tel Aviv University are bioengineering tissues that can take the place of lab rats, saving untold lives.
New Therapy Makes An Old Immune System Young Again.
Researchers have found a protein that may be the immune system's fountain of youth.
Turning Off Huntington's Disease
Amending the unmutated part of the mutated protein that causes a neurodegenerative disease may lead to a cure.
Possible New Target For Breast Cancer-Fighting Drugs
Research suggests a possible specific target for drugs fighting the most common type of breast cancer.