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Nervous System Stem Cells Can Replace Themselves, Give Rise to Variety of Cell Types, Even Amplify
June 30, 2011 — Scientists have discovered in young adult mice that a lone brain stem cell is capable not only of replacing itself and giving rise to specialized neurons and glia -- important types of brain cells -- ... > full story -
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A Role for Glia in the Progression of Rett Syndrome
June 29, 2011 — New research shows that glia play a key role in preventing the progression of the most prominent Rett Syndrome symptoms displayed by mouse models of the disease: lethality, irregular breathing and ... > full story -
The Smell of Danger: Rats Instinctively Avoid Compound in Carnivore Urine
June 28, 2011 — Researchers have discovered a single compound found in high concentrations in the urine of carnivores that triggers an instinctual avoidance response in mice and rats. This is the first time that ... > full story -
Scientists Identify New Breast Cancer Tumor Suppressor and Explain How It Works
June 27, 2011 — Researchers have identified a protein long known to regulate gene expression as a potent suppressor of breast cancer growth. Their study demonstrates how this protein, known as Runx3, accomplishes ... > full story -
Model of a Migraine Indicates Increased Neuronal Excitability as a Possible Cause
June 23, 2011 — Familial hemiplegic migraine is a rare and severe subtype of migraine with aura, an unusual sensory experience preceding the migraine attack. Researchers in Italy have developed a mouse model of ... > full story -
Ghrelin Likely Involved in Why We Choose 'Comfort Foods' When Stressed
June 23, 2011 — A new study suggests that ghrelin -- the so-called "hunger hormone" -- is involved in why some people turn to "comfort foods" when ... > full story -
Cause of a Hereditary Form of Blindness Discovered
June 22, 2011 — Researchers in Germany have found the cause of a hereditary, progressive form of blindness: they have identified the previously unknown protein CCDC66, the loss of which initially leads to night ... > full story -
Heightened Immunity to Colds Makes Asthma Flare-Ups Worse, Study Suggests
June 16, 2011 — People often talk about "boosting" their immunity to prevent and fight colds. Nutritional supplements, cold remedies and fortified foods claim to stave off colds by augmenting the immune system. But ... > full story -
A Knockout Resource for Mouse Genetics: Mouse Gene Knockout Resource Will Empower Mammalian Gene Studies for a Generation
June 15, 2011 — Researchers report that they have knocked out almost 40 percent of the genes in the mouse genome. The results are founded on a novel, efficient production line that targets each specific gene in ... > full story -
When Singing Mice Choose a Mate, a Skillful Song Gets the Gal
June 15, 2011 — Like rock stars of the rodent world, the flashiest performers of a Central American mouse species get the most attention from the ladies, a new study ... > full story
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