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Biologist Discovers Mammal With Salamander-Like Regenerative Abilities
September 26, 2012 A small African mammal with an unusual ability to regrow damaged tissues could inspire new research in regenerative medicine, a new study ... > full story -
New Mouse Model May Provide Insights Into Rare Genetic Syndrome
September 23, 2012 ew mouse models can help scientists study a rare disease, called SECISBP2 syndrome, that causes abnormal thyroid hormone metabolism, delayed bone maturation, as well as other abnormal characteristics ... > full story -
New Cranial Neural Crest Cell Line Developed
September 19, 2012 Researchers have successfully developed a stable population of neural crest cells derived from mice that can be grown in large quantities in the laboratory and that demonstrates the potential to ... > full story -
Marijuana Use Implicated in Pregnancy Problems
September 12, 2012 New research indicates marijuana-like compounds called endocannabinoids alter genes and biological signals critical to the formation of a normal placenta during pregnancy and may contribute to ... > full story -
A Blueprint for 'Affective' Aggression
September 4, 2012 Researchers have created a roadmap to areas of the brain associated with affective aggression in mice. This roadmap may be the first step toward finding therapies for humans suffering from affective ... > full story -
Early Menopause: A Genetic Mouse Model of Human Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
August 30, 2012 Scientists have established a genetic mouse model for primary ovarian insufficiency (POI), a human condition in which women experience irregular menstrual cycles and reduced fertility, and early ... > full story -
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New Model of Muscular Dystrophy Provides Insight Into Disease Development
August 27, 2012 Researchers report the development of a mouse model of Fukuyama's muscular dystrophy that copies the pathology seen in the human form of the ... > full story -
Pesticides Endanger Bats
August 27, 2012 Bats are a highly threatened group of animals and many people are concerned with their conservation. The entire group of animals is protected in Europe. Therefore it is worrying that bats are not ... > full story -
Low Oxygen Levels May Decrease Life-Saving Protein in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
August 21, 2012 Investigators may have discovered a biological explanation for why low levels of oxygen advance spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) symptoms and why breathing treatments help SMA patients live ... > full story -
Brain Enzyme Is Double Whammy for Alzheimer's Disease
August 20, 2012 The underlying causes of Alzheimer's disease are not fully understood, but a good deal of evidence points to the accumulation of β-amyloid, a protein that's toxic to nerve cells. β-amyloid ... > full story
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