Send us a textHold onto your lab coats as we delve into the astonishing medic skills of the Matabelle ants and their natural antibiotics, a discovery with implications that could ripple through human healthcare. We'll chuckle together at AI's attempts at artistic genius and its more practical uses in the operating room, and then ponder the ethical maze surrounding a pioneering pig liver medical procedure. Allergies got you sniffling? We've got the scoop on how nanoparticles might be the ...

Send us a textEver felt curious about the behind-the-scenes of animal research and the fascinating technologies being leveraged? Well, strap in as we embark on an enlightening journey, unveiling the intriguing world of animal research and its advancements through the lens of CRISPR-Cas9. We're discussing how a team at the University of Basel is revolutionizing gene-editing to minimize the use of mice in muscle disease studies. Our discussion doesn't stop at gene editing! We dive into the nitt...

Send us a textNews Bites are monthly episodes where Danielle and Jeff break down important topics surrounding the field of biomedical research (and some unrelated topics).In this News Bite edition, Jeff and Danielle discuss:Ever wondered if taurine could be the secret to longevity and health span? We got curious and decided to investigate. With insights from animal studies, we explore if taurine could help combat obesity, inflammation, blood pressure, and type two diabetes. Brace yourse...

Send us a textLab Rat Chat - Episode 34 with Dr. Ben WylieGet ready to embark on a fascinating scientific journey with our esteemed guest, Dr. Ben Wylie. We know you're curious about his career journey, his cutting-edge work in sarcoma research, and his innovative approach towards cancer treatment. So, we promise you an enlightening conversation that is sure to feed your curiosity and inspire your scientific spirit.In the first part of our conversation, Dr. Wylie takes us through his jo...

Send us a textNews Bites are monthly episodes where Danielle and Jeff break down important topics surrounding the field of biomedical research (and some unrelated topics).In this News Bite edition, Jeff and Danielle discuss:New birth control injection for female catsMaking experiments more natural to better understand the brainWound healing ink and 3D-printed applicator pensPotential cause of chronic pain associated with long COVIDLinks to all these stories can be found belowIn this episode, ...

Send us a textLab Rat Chat - Episode 33 with Dr. Alejando Torrado-PachecoWhat if psychedelics could hold the key to improving mental health? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Alejandro Torrado-Pacheco, a postdoc from Oregon Health Sciences University, as we journey through the world of psychedelics and their potential therapeutic applications. Alejandro shares his unique background, from growing up in Europe and studying physics, to ultimately transitioning into neuroscience and ...

Send us a textNews Bites are monthly episodes where Danielle and Jeff break down important topics surrounding the field of biomedical research (and some unrelated topics).In this News Bite edition, Jeff and Danielle discuss:The rapid evolution of the dogs of ChernobylA mouse study that correlates nose picking with Alzheimer'sHow hibernating bears, pigs in small enclosures, and immobile humans avoid blood clotsThe quest to save the bees using robotic bees and artificial intelligenceLinks to al...

Send us a textNews Bites are monthly episodes where Danielle and Jeff break down important topics surrounding the field of biomedical research (and some unrelated topics).In this News Bite edition, Jeff and Danielle discuss:March is National Kidney Month!How NAD+ and NMN can slow, stop, and even reverse kidney diseaseScientists have been able to create mice from the cells of two male miceDid you know beetles mainly absorb water from their butts?Superb Fairy Wrens and their willingness to figh...

Send us a textLab Rat Chat - Episode 32 with Dr. Jodi SalinskyIn this episode of Lab Rat Chat, Jeff and Danielle chat with Jodi Salinksy, DVM, Animal Welfare Officer for the University of Auckland, New Zealand. We're thrilled to finally talk with someone from New Zealand to be able to compare and contrast some of the similarities and differences regarding animal research in that part of the world. Topics discussed in this episode:Dr. Salinksky's extensive and impressive background and h...

Send us a textNews Bites are monthly episodes where Danielle and Jeff break down important topics surrounding the field of biomedical research (and some unrelated topics).In this News Bite edition, Jeff and Danielle discuss:Monogamous prairie voles - Happy Valentine's day!How freezing hibernating frogs might one day save humanityA discussion about the FDA Modernization ActFebruary is American Heart Awareness month, so of course we talk about new research to repair scar tissue in the heartLink...

Send us a textLab Rat Chat - Episode 31 with Erin VogelsongIn this episode of Lab Rat Chat, Jeff and Danielle chat with Erin Vogelsong, MS, Program Director of Drexel University's Master of Laboratory Animal Science program.Special Live Webinar Announcement - February 1st @ 12pm EST:In celebration of International Laboratory Animal Technician Week, Drexel University is hosting a webinar Bringing the Magic Through Podcasting: A Behind the Scenes Look Into the Lab Rat Chat Podcast. The we...

Send us a textLab Rat Chat - Episode 30 with Dr. Agnès LacreuseIn this episode of Lab Rat Chat, Jeff and Danielle chat with Dr. Agnès Lacreuse, PhD, who is a researcher at the University of Massachusetts in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences Department.She utilizes nonhuman primates in her research in order to better understand neurocognitive aging and pathological aging processes, such as those involved in Alzheimer's disease. Two-thirds of Alzheimer's disease cases in humans...

Send us a textNews Bites are monthly episodes where Danielle and Jeff break down important topics surrounding the field of biomedical research (and some unrelated topics).In this News Bite edition, Jeff and Danielle discuss:How mice, and many other species, benefit from having fat in their bodies.Needless jet injection technology?!Reviving organs in pigs HOURS after deathWhy elephants don't get cancer - we bet you've never even thought about this but it's quite incredible Links to all t...

Send us a textNews Bites are monthly episodes where Danielle and Jeff break down important topics surrounding the field of biomedical research (and some unrelated topics).In this News Bite edition, Jeff and Danielle discuss:Kinda Baboons and how their social structure affects their developmentHow whale brains are protected through their special blood vesselsTestosterone - a cuddling hormone?!Dogs and their ability to smell when we're stressed out Links to all these stories can be found b...

Send us a textLab Rat Chat - Episode 29 with Dr. Kyle FlippoIn this episode of Lab Rat Chat, Jeff chats with Dr. Kyle Flippo, PhD, who is a postdoc in the University of Iowa Neuroscience and Pharmacology Department. He studies the role of endocrine signaling in the CNS in regulating metabolism, amongst other things. One of his current research projects has explored the role of a hormone (FGF21) in suppressing alcohol consumption in monkeys. Not only is this promising for providin...

Send us a textNews Bites are monthly episodes where Danielle and Jeff break down important topics surrounding the field of biomedical research (and some unrelated topics).In this News Bite edition, Jeff and Danielle discuss:Zombie spiders - not quite as horrifying as it soundsRegeneration and restoration of heart cells in micemRNA cancer vaccine developmentA pacemaker implanted into a mini-donkeyAn update on the rare colorful lobster news stories Links to all these stories can be found b...

Send us a textLab Rat Chat - Episode 28 with Dr. Amanda VanderplowIn this episode of Lab Rat Chat, Danielle and Jeff chat with Dr. Amanda Vanderplow, a PhD research scientist in the Cahill Lab of Neuroscience Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She studies dendritic spine plasticity and how synaptic alterations contribute to neuropsychiatric disorders. In other words, she much smarter than the rest of us. One of her current research projects discovers a potenti...

Send us a textNews Bites are monthly episodes where Danielle and Jeff break down important topics surrounding the field of biomedical research (and some unrelated topics).In this News Bite edition, Jeff and Danielle discuss:A promising new drug to prevent and slow the progression of Parkinson's diseasePain relief in the form of implantable nerve cooling devicesHow sound and music can reduce both chronic and acute painDanielle's true calling in life, creating tiny adorable mouse villages ...

Send us a textNews Bites are monthly episodes where Danielle and Jeff break down important topics surrounding the field of biomedical research (and some unrelated topics).In this News Bite edition, Jeff and Danielle discuss:The ability of animals to detect harsh speaking tonesBats and echolocationFirst-ever study showing that headbutting animals can and do suffer from traumatic brain injuriesA new incredible imaging technology to image the middle and inner ear Links to all these stories ...

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