Birch pollen allergic rhinitis is the most common chronic disorder in the Northern part of the globe, and it attributes
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Fight or flight: Serotonin neurons prompt brain to make the right call
Known for its role in relieving depression, the neurochemical serotonin may also help the brain execute instantaneous, appropriate behaviors in
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300 blind mice uncover genetic causes of eye disease
Hundreds of new genes linked to blindness and other vision disorders have been identified in a screen of mouse strains.
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The smell of lavender is relaxing, science confirms
Lavender works its relaxing magic all around us: from garden borders to bath bombs to fabric softener. But why not
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Recovering from a heart attack? Hold the antibiotics, mouse study suggests
The community of microorganisms that live in the human gut has been shown to confer all kinds of health benefits.
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Modifying the major model of a modern major mouse model
If a new anti-cancer drug shows promise in a Petri dish, often the next step is to test the drug’s
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Mice individuality is influenced by their relations
Individuality is not exclusive to humans. Though this idea was previously rebutted by biologists, today it is accepted that individuality
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Dietary supplement increases muscle force by 50% percent in the Duchenne muscular dystrophy mouse model
A dietary supplement derived from glucose increases muscle-force production in the Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) mouse model by 50% in
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Wait for it: Serotonin and confidence at the root of patience in new study: Serotonin keeps mice hanging on if they are sure of getting rewards, but not sure when
Just a little longer. It’s a common experience: hanging on in the hopes that our patience will pay off in
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Brain scientists identify ‘cross talk’ between neurons that control touch in mice: Findings may provide new insights into the connections between movement and touch
Scientists report they have uncovered a previously overlooked connection between neurons in two distinct areas of the mammalian brain. The
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