A promising drug candidate for ALS – prolongs lifespan and eases symptoms in rats and mice
A research group at the University of Helsinki and its partners have found a promising drug candidate for the treatment ...
Tag: mice
Scientists regenerate neurons that restore walking in mice after paralysis from spinal cord injury
In a new study in mice, a team of researchers from UCLA, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, and Harvard ...
Di-isononyl phthalate disrupts pregnancy in mice, study finds
We are constantly exposed to phthalates in our environment through plastic products such as storage containers, medical devices, packages, fabrics, ...
Liver-targeting drug reverses obesity, lowers cholesterol in mice
A University of Massachusetts Amherst biomedical engineer has used a nanogel-based carrier designed in his lab to deliver a drug ...
Longevity gene from naked mole rats extends lifespan of mice
In a groundbreaking endeavor, researchers at the University of Rochester have successfully transferred a longevity gene from naked mole rats to mice, ...
High-fat diets alter gut bacteria, boosting colorectal cancer risk in mice
LA JOLLA (August 22, 2023)—The prevalence of colorectal cancer in people under the age of 50 has risen in recent ...
Aging and ovariectomy induces parallel phosphoproteomic changes in skeletal muscle of female mice
“Our findings highlight key molecular signatures and pathways in contracted muscle that may contribute to skeletal muscle strength loss due ...
Loss of a particular protein causes growth defects in mice and humans
Through next-generation sequencing, investigators have identified a mutation in the TMCO3 gene in two sisters with short stature. The research, ...
An adjuvanted intranasal vaccine for COVID-19 protects both young and old mice
While much of the global concern has subsided, COVID-19 is still a very real threat, especially to people with compromised ...
CAR-T immune therapy attacks ovarian cancer in mice with a single dose
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — CAR-T immune therapies could be effective against solid tumors if the right targets are identified, a new ...
Human senescent fibroblasts cause lung fibrosis in mice
“These observations support that accumulation of senescent cells may contribute to fibrotic lung disease ” Credit: 2023 Hernandez-Gonzalez et al. ...
Circadian clock gene helps mice form memories better during the day
A gene that plays a key role in regulating how bodies change across the 24-hour day also influences memory formation, ...
Study: Insect protein slows weight gain, boosts health status in obese mice
URBANA, Ill. — As the global population grows under a changing climate, the urgency to find sustainable protein sources is greater ...
Compound reduced inflammation in COVID-19-infected mice without compromising immune response to virus
Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have identified a new class of molecules capable of stopping ...
SRSF1 is crucial for male meiosis through alternative splicing during homologous pairing and synapsis in mice
This study is led by Dr. Jiali Liu (State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China ...
Cyanotriazole compounds can rapidly cure trypanosome infections in mice
Cyanotriazole compounds are fast-acting topoisomerase II poisons that can selectively and rapidly kill trypanosome parasites that cause Chagas disease and ...
Deaf mice can have virtually normal auditory circuitry: implications for cochlear implants
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University, US, led by Calvin Kersbergen report that mice with the most common form of human ...
Methionine restriction reverses old-age obesity in mice
“This is the first report that showed the efficacy of methionine restriction to reverse old-age-induced obesity.” Credit: 2023 Kubota et ...
Deaf mice have nearly normal inner ear function until ear canal opens
**EMBARGOED TILL TUESDAY, JUNE 27, AT 2 P.M. ET** For the first two weeks of life, mice with a hereditary ...
Peptide from venomous fish toxin controls lung inflammation in mice
A molecule found in the venomous toadfish Thalassophryne nattereri has proved capable of controlling lung inflammation and could be the basis for ...
-
New findings on hair loss in men
-
Null results research now published by major behavioral medicine journal
-
Unleashing the power of AI to track animal behavior
-
Archaeologists discover world’s oldest wooden structure
-
University of Cincinnati research examines the molecular mechanism of psychological loss
-
Study finds senescent immune cells promote lung tumor growth