- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 14th, 2015
Scientists Genetically Engineer Genius Mice
Better yet, they did it by altering just one gene
- Weird gadgets
- By Horia Despa
- July 24th, 2015
Remote-Controlled Device Can Release Drugs Straight into the Brain
Useful medical device with sinister possible implications
- Sci Pry
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 17th, 2015
Scientists Demonstrate Wireless Brain Control
Implantable device used to control neurons from afar
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 5th, 2015
Spontaneous Tissue Regeneration Demonstrated in Laboratory Mice
Drug used to trigger regrowth of damaged, even lost tissue
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 20th, 2015
Human DNA Used to Grow Mice with Abnormally Large Brains
Because this is what everybody wants, have Pinky and the Brain come to life and actually try to take over the world
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 28th, 2015
Human Stem Cells Used to Grow Hair in Laboratory Conditions
The scientists behind these experiments expect their work will help millions of people struggling with hair loss
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 23rd, 2015
New Treatment Makes Autistic Mice Sociable Again
Researchers say the treatment could help people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders better communicate with others
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 9th, 2015
Spinal Cord Implants Make It Possible for Paralyzed Mice to Walk Again
The implant are designed to deliver both electric impulses and pharmacological compounds, researchers explain
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 8th, 2014
Human Scar Cells Successfully Used to Create New Blood Vessels
Scientists say this proves scar cells can be used to repair tissues by improving blood flow, oxygenation and nutrition
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 24th, 2014
Newly Discovered Weird Brain Cells Have Scientists Scratching Their Heads
A recent paper describes a previously unknown type of brain cell that behaves fairly differently from the others
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 4th, 2014
Genetically Engineered Mice Don't Gain Weight Despite Being Fed a High-Fat Diet
Researchers expect these mice will help treat obesity and diabetes in human patients
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 23rd, 2014
Bacteria Used to Prevent Obesity in Mice Eating a High-Fat Diet
Scientists hope the same bacteria could help keep people from becoming obese
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 25th, 2014
Virus Used to Kill Cancer Cells, Shrink Tumors Grown in Mice
Researchers say the virus could help develop better cancer treatment options
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 26th, 2014
Mice with Mohawks Help Researchers Better Understand Autism
The mohawks were the result of the rodent's constantly grooming each other
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 29th, 2014
Lab Mice Fear Men, Become Stressed When in Their Presence
Interestingly enough, the rodents appear to have no trouble interacting with women
- Oddiverse Blog
- By Ancuta Iosub
- April 29th, 2014
Missing Posters for Mice Have Been Placed All Over New York City
An American pest control company has created an unusual campaign for its products
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 25th, 2014
New Mouse Model for Prostate Cancer to Advance Research
Previous models were too cumbersome and difficult to operate