Mice often get a bad rap. Many people think of mice as pests and go to extreme lengths to try to get rid of them. Some people ...

Pigment linked to jaundice may play a surprising role in protecting against malaria and possibly other infectious diseases.

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A study from Fujita Health University reveals that chronic hyponatremia in mice results in anxiety-like behaviors due to ...

A groundbreaking study reveals that genetically modified mice, lacking the amino acid cysteine, lost significant body weight ...

A surprising finding from researchers in Japan has shown how an environmental factor can influence the development of sex ...

Iron deficiency in pregnant mice may lead to the development of ovaries in a small proportion of offspring carrying XY ...

A new study suggests one of the best ways to optimize gut health is by doing something much simpler…and a lot more appetizing ...

A healthy diet is more effective than fecal transplants at restoring and protecting the gut microbiome. Trillions of microbes ...

Out of balance To explore these effects in an animal model, the researchers compared two groups of mice, one that received a high-fat diet and one that consumed a normal diet. They found that overall, ...

Experts highlight the complex mix of genetics, biology and environment in obesity. Study shows fat cells' memory affects metabolism and weight management.