Tag: mice study
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Alzheimer’s Reversed in Mice, Scientists Say: A Potential Breakthrough
Overview: A Breakthrough Claim in Animal Studies In a development that has stirred interest and cautious skepticism, a team of American scientists reports reversing Alzheimer’s disease symptoms in laboratory mice. The findings, if replicated and proven safe in humans, could represent a major shift in how researchers understand and approach a disease that affects millions…
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Turicibacter Bacteria Reduces Weight Gain in Mice on HF Diet
New findings point to a gut bacterium that may influence weight gain Researchers have identified a specific type of gut bacteria, Turicibacter, that appears to improve metabolic health and reduce weight gain in mice fed a high-fat diet. While studies in animals don’t always translate directly to humans, the discovery adds an important piece to…
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Turicibacter: A Gut Bacteria That Helps Limit Weight Gain in High-Fat Diet Mice
New Findings Spotlight a Gut Bacteria That May Influence Obesity Risk A recent study has identified a specific type of gut bacterium, Turicibacter, as a potential ally in combating weight gain and metabolic disturbances caused by high-fat diets. While the research was conducted in mice, the findings add to a growing body of evidence that…
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Scientists Pinpoint Brain Cells That Drive Anxiety in Mice
Overview: A breakthrough in the anxiety puzzle Anxiety disorders affect millions and remain one of the most common mental health challenges in the United States. While therapies and medications help many, scientists have long sought to understand the cellular roots of anxiety. A new study in mice provides a sharper map of the brain cells…
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New Drug Shields Mitochondria and Prevents Kidney Injury in Mice
Scientists unveil a breakthrough drug that protects mitochondria and guards against acute kidney injury Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious and sometimes fatal condition triggered by a range of stressors, from sepsis to surgical shock. It can rapidly impair short-term kidney function and increase the long-term risk of chronic kidney disease. In a new…
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New drug protects mitochondria and prevents kidney injury in mice
Overview: A breakthrough in protecting the kidneys Acute kidney injury (AKI) can be a serious, life-threatening condition that disrupts short-term kidney function and raises the risk of long-term chronic kidney disease. Researchers are continually seeking strategies to prevent AKI and minimize kidney damage when stressors such as sepsis, toxins, or surgical procedures trigger the injury.…
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Promising Oxytocin and A5i Longevity Therapy in Mice Study
Can a dual-drug cocktail unlock longer life? New mouse study offers intriguing clues A recent study published in Ageing-US reports that a dual-drug approach combining oxytocin with an A5i inhibitor may modestly extend lifespan and improve health markers in aging mice. While the work is early and conducted in animals, the findings add to a…
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Could a New Drug Cocktail Unlock Longer Life? Promising Mouse Study Sparks Longevity Hope
Overview Scientists are exploring novel ways to slow aging and extend healthy life. In a recent study published in Ageing-US, researchers tested a dual-drug approach that targets two aging-related biological pathways in mice. The combination uses oxytocin, a hormone known to support tissue repair, and a second agent, OT+A5i, which blocks a key signaling pathway…
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Covid-19 Alters Sperm in Mice and May Elevate Anxiety in Offspring, Study Finds
Overview: A glimpse into potential intergenerational effects Researchers at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Melbourne report that Covid-19 infection in male mice caused changes in their sperm that correlated with increased anxiety-like behaviours in their offspring. The findings, published in Nature Communications, raise questions about whether the virus could have lasting…
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Covid infection in male mice may raise anxiety in offspring, study suggests
Covid infection in male mice may alter offspring anxiety A new study from Australia’s Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health suggests that Covid-19 infection in male mice can cause changes in their sperm that influence the behavior and brain development of their future offspring. The findings, published in Nature Communications on October 11, point…