How Exercise Generates new Neurons and Improves Cognition in an Alzheimer’s Mouse Model
Physical exercise can “clean up” the environment, allowing new nerve cells to survive and thrive and improving cognition in the Alzheimer’s mice.
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Uniquely Designed Experimental Zika Vaccine Has Proven Powerful
A uniquely designed experimental vaccine against Zika virus has proven powerful in mice, new research has found.
Researchers power tiny medical implant from over 100 feet away
The device could be used to deliver drugs or treat diseases.
Rabbits sharing a food bowl
Rabbits are social animals and live well in groups, especially if they are raised together as youngsters. The facility that houses these rabbits receives animals that were raised in pairs, so they are already socialized upon arrival. Even though these rabbits are provided with several bowls of food,…
Rabbits enjoying human interaction
These rabbits enjoy human interaction. When technicians come into the room, the rabbits move to the front of the pen to receive nose scratches and treats like yogurt balls and dried persimmons. The technicians also enjoy watching these rabbits demonstrate behaviors found in the wild, such as foraging,…
Fourteen-day-old zebrafish larva
Zebrafish larvae are raised from eggs to eventually become breeding adult fish that provide embryos for research studies. The transparent bodies of these young fish allow for non-invasive assessment of organ and tissue changes, something that is not possible with mammals. Their transparency is very helpful when conducting…
