Newswise — Making decisions is hard. Even when we know what we want, our choice often leaves something else on the table. For a hungry mouse, every morsel counts. But what if the decision is more ...

A new study in mice shows that cutting down the amount of a single amino acid called isoleucine can, among other benefits, extend their lifespan, make them leaner and less frail as they age and reduce ...

Conservationists said Saturday that they plan to bomb a remote South African island with tons of pesticide-laced pellets to kill mice that are eating albatrosses and other seabirds alive. Hordes of ...

Researchers studied brainstem activity of mice while the animals were awake and eating. Susanne Ludwig / 500px via Getty Images As animals eat, brain activity tells them when to stop. In a recent ...

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