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Experimental bird flu vaccine excels in animal models
A vaccine under development at the University at Buffalo has demonstrated complete protection in mice against a deadly ...
New possibilities for animal-computer interaction to benefit zoo animals and visitors
New technology that allows zoo animals and their human visitors to share experiences could have positive benefits for both, ...
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Study shows mammals’ daily schedules more varied than thought
Published in Science Advances, the study found that many species do not stick to a single daily rhythm, contradicting decades of scientific assumptions. These findings reveal the flexibility of ...
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New AI Models Claim to ‘Talk to the Animals’ Like Dr. Dolittle: Here’s What You Need to Know
An AI model called NatureLM-audio is helping researchers decode animal communication, potentially unlocking interspecies ...
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Alan Turing’s Lost Work Could Reveal How Tigers Got Their Stripes
The world-famous mathematician Alan Turing found a possible mechanism for iconic animal patterns thanks to differential ...
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FDA Phase Out of Animal Test Requirements for Drugs Begins With Biologics
The FDA laid out a three-year roadmap to phase out animal toxicity testing in drug research. In addition to organoids and lab ...
FDA’s Roadmap to Reduce Animal Testing Sparks Innovation in Drug Development
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unveiled a strategic roadmap to reduce reliance on animal testing in ...
To promote drug safety, FDA to replace animal testing with AI-based experiments, other methods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is replacing animal testing with human-relevant methods, including artificial ...
An Advance in Brain Research That Was Once Considered Impossible
Scientists achieved “a milestone” by charting the activity and structure of 200,000 cells in a mouse brain and their 523 ...
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Scientists map the half-billion connections that allow mice to see
The stunning research is supercharging our understanding of human brain disorders and advancing U.S. national interests in ...
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Scientists stunned by results from experiment strapping backpacks to endangered animals: 'It opened up a whole new world'
When scientists set out to track thick-billed parrots using tiny solar-powered "backpacks," they had no idea the research would reveal a need to ramp up conservation efforts for the endangered species ...
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12 Rivers That Flow Backward Here is Why
Rivers are often thought of as the epitome of natural stability, flowing tirelessly toward the sea or larger bodies of water. Yet, some rivers defy this expectation by reversing their course, flowing ...