This Might Explain Mickey’s Vocal Range
If you've ever found yourself wondering, 'Why can't mice talk?' this is the study (and, let's face it, the blog) for you.
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The Tangled Tale of Black 6 Unraveled
What the Human Genome Project did for sequencing the genes of human DNA, the Mouse Genome Sequencing Consortium has now accomplished for the furry rodent for which this blog is named.
Rats: Just a Bunch of Homebodies
It's called the 'rat race,' but it turns out they're not really going very far.
This Is a Mouse’s Brain on Prozac
How, exactly, do antidepressant drugs like Prozac affect the brain?
SARS and the Stuff in Your Fish Tank
Humans often don't know what's in nature's medicine chest, but a brand-new study suggests that even the scummier corners may hold cures.
A Spicy Way to Keep the Weight Off?
Think you might be adding an extra pound or two around the middle? Well, then it might be time to reach up to that spice shelf and take down your bottle of turmeric powder.
Need to Heal? Make Yourself Comfy
Research shows that the wounds of rats heal better when the rodents are living in a comfortable, less stressful environment.
Carrots, Mice, Monkeys and AIDS, Oh My
Why isn't there an AIDS vaccine? Between mice and monkeys, the answer soon may be, 'There is.'
You Are What Your Mother Worried About
A study of rats shows that when a mother experiences some form of trauma even before her pregnancy begins, it will still influence her offspring's behavior.
A New Weapon Against Staph Infections
A new sheriff in town is gunning for drug-resistant staph infections, but this sheriff is very, very small.