Melatonin in mice, circadian rhythms, and daily torpor
A new breed of lab mouse allows the study of naturally occurring melatonin. These mice will adjust better to jetlag than regular lab mice and experience daily torpor.
Jun 25
A new breed of lab mouse allows the study of naturally occurring melatonin. These mice will adjust better to jetlag than regular lab mice and experience daily torpor.
Jun 2
Why (mouse) mothers take risks to protect their infants
The calcitonin receptor and its ligand amylin act in the brain to motivate mouse mothers to protect their pups, even in risky/dangerous situations.
May 26
Dietary amino acid linked to cancer in flies
Researchers have found a dietary amino acid linked to oncogene expression / tumor formation; reduced consumption reduced cancer in flies.
Apr 30
Cancer cells killed with artificial glycosylated metalloenzyme
Scientists have developed two cancer therapies that use an artificial glycosylated metalloenzyme to specifically target cancer cells in mice.
Apr 9
H2AK119ub1: How you inherit acquired traits from your mom
H2AK119ub1. Say that three times really fast! But seriously, it allows maternally acquired traits to be inherited.
Feb 19
Next stop: clinical hair regeneration
A new recipe for continuous cyclical hair regeneration in mice. This means that the hair will continue to fall out and regrow like normal hair.
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