Animal Research

A quick look at the latest developments from Stanford Medicine

Young adult mice had more, larger lung tumors than elders

Drug developed to mimic genetic variant that prevents the burning sensation of eating spicy foods

Watching counterparts brawl fires fighting neurons in mice

Scientists find a way to block mechanism that leads to debilitating breathing problems

A racing heart can make mice more anxious in risky situations

Method speeds up testing of new therapies for hard-to-treat cases

Infrared light can destroy brain tumors without damaging surrounding tissue

Researchers spot brain cells that help drive gender-specific sexual behavior

Blocking age-related protein activity can revitalize older muscles