Nov 18th, 2005 · Scientists have created a brave mouse that may eventually help scientists understand fearful people. The mice are fearless because they have been genetically modified: They are missing a gene called stathmin.
Nov 6th, 2005 · Washington University's Timothy Holy discusses his research into the melodies of male mice. His study, published last week, suggests that the ultrasonic sounds that male mice make in the presence of females are actually a rodent version of a love song.
Oct 17th, 2005 · Scientists are reporting alternative methods for growing embryonic stem cells in mice. If it can be used in humans, the development could potentially quell a moral debate over use of the cells for research.
Sep 19th, 2005 · Scientists in California have shown that it is possible to used human neural stem cells to repair spinal cord injury in mice. Debate has surrounded whether stem cells actually helped in spinal cord repair. The new research shows that when the cells were removed, the repairs disappeared.
Aug 19th, 2005 · Gene therapy has offered many promises of medical breakthroughs, but has kept almost none. Now, researchers report they have used gene therapy in mice to make headway against a form of muscular dystrophy. But will it work for people?
Jun 13th, 2005 · Scientists say they've developed a SARS vaccine that can be ingested. The new plan involves modifying tomatoes (and tobacco) so that an inactive form of the SARS virus grows in the plant. When mice ate the tomatoes, they were protected against SARS.
May 6th, 2005 · A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that pet rodents such as hamsters, mice and gerbils can transmit a drug-resistant strain of the salmonella bacteria to people.
Apr 21st, 2005 · A study in this week's Science magazine shows that mice exposed to hydrogen sulfide enter a state resembling suspended animation without suffering ill effects afterward. The work bears implications for surgical techniques, better preservation of donor organs and new ways of cooling people with high fevers.