News tagged with lab rats
Ruthless boas know when to ditch their squeeze
Boa constrictors can sense the heartbeat of their quarry as they suffocate it, thus giving themselves the signal to know when the prey is dead, scientists say.
Jan 18, 2012 |
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Mammary gland development of blueberry-fed lab animals studied
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-funded studies of mammary gland development in laboratory rats fed blueberries or other foods of interest may aid breast cancer research.
Jun 07, 2011 |
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Scientists release Key Largo wood rats in first test of restocking experiment
The seven pioneers spent the week preparing for their upcoming ordeal in North Key Largo, sampling berries and other local fare, redecorating homes with sticks, leaves and whatever else they got their little paws on, and ...
Feb 10, 2010 |
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Researchers create first transgenic prairie voles
Researchers at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center, Emory University, have successfully generated the first transgenic prairie voles, an important step toward unlocking the genetic secrets of pair bonding. The future ...
Dec 01, 2009 |
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