Science experiments traditionally only used male mice – here’s why that’s a problem for women’s health: unoL/Shutterstock If you have ever taken a medicine, then you have benefited from research in animals. But ten years ago, if you looked at a scientific report involving mice or rats, it would probably have used only male animals. …
Keto diet may slow cancer tumour growth in mice – but not without potentially deadly consequences: The keto diet is very low in carbohydrates. SewCreamStudio/ Shutterstock The ketogenic (keto) diet has been popular in recent years among people looking to lose weight and keep fit. But what many people don’t realise is that this low …
Of mice and matriarchs: the female-led societies of the animal kingdom: Meerkats live in matriarchal groups Jason Boyce/Shutterstock Queen Elizabeth II’s record-breaking long reign was exceptional in many ways – not least because England has been ruled by men for most of the last thousand years. Until recently, the crown was passed to the monarch’s …
Possible link between Alzheimer’s disease and gut microbiome found in mice – new study: SewCream/Shutterstock Researchers may have found an unlikely contributor to the development of Alzheimer’s disease: the bacteria in your gut. Their study, published in the journal Science, suggested that certain gut bacteria increase the brain damage seen in mice with an Alzheimer’s-like …
Eating sea squirts reverses signs of ageing in mice – new research: Sea squirts. Kichigin/Shutterstock Mice fed extracts of a creature called a sea squirt – so-called because they tend to squirt water when plucked from their briny home – reversed some of the signs of ageing, according to a recent study from China. The …
Alzheimer’s disease linked to circadian rhythm – new research in mice: The cells which clear Alzheimer's plaques from the brain follow a 24-hour circadian rhythm nobeastsofierce/ Shutterstock A good night’s sleep has always been linked to better mood, and better health. Now, scientists have even more evidence of just how much sleep – and more …
A dangerous parasite could be used to treat cancer – new research in mice: Not all tumours can be detected by the body's immune system. Peddalanka Ramesh Babu/ Shutterstock A parasite commonly found in cats’ faeces might one day help treat cancer. My colleagues and I have discovered that the parasite that causes toxoplasmosis – …
Gut bacteria rewind ageing brain in mice: Neil Lockhart/Shutterstock In 1895, on turning 50, Elie Metchnikoff became increasingly anxious about ageing. As a result, the Russian Nobel prize-winning scientist, and one of the founders of immunology, turned his attention away from immunology and towards gerontology – a term that he coined. He was fascinated by …
South Africa in the news: Updated Moderna vaccines neutralize South African SARS-CoV-2 variant in mice: Researchers in the United States have conducted a pre-clinical study demonstrating the efficacy of two updated versions of the Moderna mRNA-1273 vaccine against variants of severe acute respiratory …: “South Africa” – BingNews Defiant Jacob Zuma dismisses court deadline as …
Cognitive decline due to ageing can be reversed in mice – here’s what the new study means for humans: Memory declines with age. Robert Kneschke/Shutterstock The ageing global population is the greatest challenge faced by 21st-century healthcare systems. Even COVID-19 is, in a sense, a disease of ageing. The risk of death from the virus …
Glacier mice: these herds of moss-balls roam the ice – and we’re uncovering their mysteries: Glacier mice were first documented in 1951, but they continue to mystify scientists. Nicholas Midgley, Author provided Glaciers are commonly considered to be cold and barren places that are hostile to life. Plants cannot grow directly on these slowly flowing …
Huddled mice could change the way we think about evolution: Pixabay Adapt or die. That’s the reality for an animal species when it is faced with a harsh environment. Until now, many scientists have assumed that the more challenging an animal’s environment, the greater the pressure to adapt and the faster its genes evolve. But …
Mice watch out: Larry the cat to stay at 10 Downing Street new: Known officially as the chief mouser at the prime minister's residence at No. 10 Downing Street, Larry will not be joining outgoing chief David Cameron and his family when they move out. : Weird News Have you tried: Sailing in Africa ?
new Mice watch out: Larry the cat to stay at 10 Downing Street: Known officially as the chief mouser at the prime minister's residence at No. 10 Downing Street, Larry will not be joining outgoing chief David Cameron and his family when they move out. : Weird News Have you tried: Travelling to South Africa?