Friday, February 28, 2020

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Seoul Virus: Pet Rats Linked To Illinois, Wisconsin Rare Virus Outbreak
By Beatrix Smith | Jan 23, 2017 09:00 AM EST
Pet rats have been linked to a recent outbreak of Seoul virus, a type of hantavirus, in Illinois and Wisconsin.
Researcher Debunks Myth that 8 Million Rats Live in NYC
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 06, 2014 01:51 PM EST
The urban myth that New York City has as many rats as people has been debunked in a new study.
Babies can Smell their Mother’s Fear, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 28, 2014 03:02 PM EDT
According to researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School and New York University, distressed mothers release an odor that babies can pick up and learn from.
When Rats Make Wrong Decisions, They Regret: Study
By Kamal Nayan | Jun 09, 2014 09:30 AM EDT
Like humans, when rats make the wrong decision, they experience feelings of regret, according to a new study.
Scientists Erase and Restore Memory in Mice Models
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 02, 2014 01:48 PM EDT
According to a new study, scientists were abel to erase and restore memories in mice models.
Lab Rats Get Stressed From Male Experimenter’s Odor, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 29, 2014 02:38 PM EDT
A new study found that rats are more stressed in the presence of men as opposed to women.
Brains Remember Odors Smelled Under Anesthesia, Rat Study
By Christine Hsu | Mar 18, 2014 07:02 PM EDT
Smell is hard to forget, according to a new rat study. Scientists found that rat brains "remember" odors they were exposed to while deeply anesthetized.
Plague Kills 39 in Madagascar
By Kamal Nayan | Dec 13, 2013 09:45 AM EST
A plague that was spread by rats has killed 39 people in recent weeks in Madagascar, reported Arab News.
Sons with Cocaine-Addicted Fathers might be Protected from Addiction
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 12, 2013 01:31 PM EST
Researchers found that the offspring of cocaine-addicted male rats were more resistant to the drug than offspring of rats that did not have a cocaine addiction.
Researchers Study How Rats and Humans Process Mistakes
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 21, 2013 03:53 PM EDT
Researchers observed brain activity in the medial frontal cortex and found that low frequency brain waves were tied to improvement on tasks after making a mistake.
Smoking Leads to More Drinking, Researchers Find in Mice Models
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 20, 2013 11:44 AM EDT
Researchers found that smoking and drinking suppress dopamine levels in rat models, which lead to excessive drinking with the goal of increasing dopamine.
Asparagus, For Rats, Can Lower Blood Pressure
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 08, 2013 01:07 PM EDT
Japanese researchers found that asparagus can lower blood pressure and promote healthy kidneys in rats.
Implant Gives Rats Ability to Read Minds. Are Humans Next?
By Makini Brice | Feb 28, 2013 12:32 PM EST
These days, actual science seems to be catching up with science fiction.

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