Researchers at the National Institutes of Health developed a new mouse model that could improve the translation of research in […]
Social isolation stresses rodents
The traditional method of housing mice and rats alone increases stress and worsens epilepsy, according to a new study published […]
Automated detection of sleep states from olfactory brain waves: An algorithm based on olfactory bulb brain activity can distinguish awake, REM, and non-REM sleep states in mice
Scientists have developed a completely automated technique for real-time detection of sleep/wake states in freely moving mice. Conducted by Karim […]
Comparing nocturnal and diurnal rodents helps scientists understand a human eye disease
Light-sensitive cells in the retina come in two main types: rods and cones. Rods are used for vision at low […]
Congenital blindness reversed in mice: New technique generates rod photoreceptors that integrate into the retina and brain
Researchers funded by the National Eye Institute (NEI) have reversed congenital blindness in mice by changing supportive cells in the […]
A tiny population of neurons holds a master key to body’s clock
Travel by airplane has opened the door to experiencing different cultures and exploring natural wonders. That is, if you can […]
Senolytic drugs reverse damage caused by senescent cells in mice
Injecting senescent cells into young mice results in a loss of health and function but treating the mice with a […]