Tags: Mice

Scientists Discover the Area of the Brain Where Pain Could be 'Turned Off'

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.19.2020 03:36 AM

In a study involving mice, researchers have determined that the amygdala, a part of the temporal lobe, could turn off pain signals in the brain. To learn more, click the link above and watch a video further explaining the functions of the amygdala.

Scientists Find That Gut Bacteria Can Improve Memory in Yet Another Breakthrough Study About Probiotics

05.07.2020 01:11 AM

Researchers have found that certain gut bacteria such as lactobacillus can improve the memory of mice. Although further studies need to be conducted before they can conclude its effectivity in humans, their findings prove to be a promising start.

Scientists Found A Way to Disable a Gene Responsible For Obesity: Worry About Getting Too Fat No More?

05.06.2020 05:04 AM

Despite being fed high-fat diets, a study reveals that by blocking macrophages or inflammatory cells, low-grade inflammation related to obesity could also be controlled. Click the link above to learn more.

New Research Reveals Compound That Eliminates Chronic Pain in Mice; Promising Development for Medicine

04.30.2020 23:52 PM

Good riddance chronic pain! A decade-long work has finally paid off as researchers successfully eliminated chronic pain in mice with the use of a compound called Tat-P4-(C5)2. They are now prepping for human trails and hoping that they can soon produce a drug without harmful side effects. Click the link above to learn more.

Obesity May Be Affected by Defects in the Immune System as Seen in Mice

07.28.2019 10:23 AM

A study in the bodily systems of mice suggest that some defects in the immune system may lead to obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Mice in Space, NASA Thinks The Results Are Hilarious

04.22.2019 14:17 PM

NASA has decided to send mice in space and the results of the experiment are outrageously hilarious. What could be the mice feeling?

NASA Sends Mice on a Mission in Space

04.15.2019 10:20 AM

Female mice were sent to a rodent habitat in the ISS for 37 days. As part of an experiment, NASA sent 20 female mice to the International Space Station with the goal of observing their reaction to microgravity-both short and long term-and then further learning about how both humans and animals will possibly adapt to a different environment in space.