New research suggests that the commonly used ‘lab mouse’ may display behaviors entirely distinct from their wild-derived counterparts, prompting new considerations for the future of animal-based ...

Researchers in China have determined to identify the genetic basis for the naked mole-rats’ increased longevity.

Avoidance learning is part of an organism’s survival instinct, as it develops a response to evade a hostile stimulus before it happens. After experiencing an unpleasant stimulus, organisms start to ...

Researchers find active and passive touch activate different regions of the brain in mice, which may help these creatures better navigate their environments Though the sense of touch underlies how we ...