Posts Tagged ‘rodents’
Whiskers’ key role in reptile-mammal split
U. SHEFFIELD (US) — New research comparing rats and mice with marsupials suggests moveable whiskers were an important milestone in the evolution of mammals from reptiles. Continue…
Friday, November 11, 2011 13:48 - 0 Comments
Science & Technology - Nov 5, 2009 13:21 - 0 Comments
Getting inside Carl’s head to study the brain
UC IRVINE (US)—A robot powered by recorded rodent brain impulses may help researchers understand how people recognize and adapt to change. Findings from the work could advance robotic design as well as knowledge of human behavior. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 26, 2009 15:52 - 6 Comments
Gene ‘cancer-proofs’ rodent’s cells
U. ROCHESTER (US)—Despite a 30-year lifespan that gives ample time for cells to grow cancerous, a small rodent species called a naked mole rat has never been found with tumors of any kind—and now biologists think they know why. (more…)
