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News 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 Chernobyl
• A mouse study that correlates nose picking with Alzheimer's
• How hibernating bears, pigs in small enclosures, and immobile humans avoid blood clots
• The quest to save the bees using robotic bees and artificial intelligence

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• Dogs in Chernobyl are evolving faster, new study claims (yahoo.com)
• Mouse Study Suggests an Unexpected Link Between Nose-Picking And Alzheimer's : ScienceAlert
• Humans, and piglets, and bears, oh my! Preventing dangerous blood clots -- ScienceDaily
• Robotic bees and roots offer hope of healthier environment and sufficient food (phys.org)

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News 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 disease
• Scientists have been able to create mice from the cells of two male mice
• Did you know beetles mainly absorb water from their butts?
• Superb Fairy Wrens and their willingness to fight for their friends and family

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• NAD+ and NMN: Can They Help for Kidney Health and Disease Treatment? | HealthNews
• Scientists create mice with cells from 2 males for 1st time (msn.com)
• Beetles suck water into their butts to stay hydrated, and now scientists know how | Live Science
• These Tiny Birds Get By With A Little Help From Their Friends (forbes.com)

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Lab Rat Chat - Episode 32 with Dr. Jodi Salinsky

In 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 her journey to get where she's at in her career today.
• Some of the laws and regulations surrounding animal research in New Zealand and how it compares to the United States.
• The Openness Agreement on Animal Research and Teaching in New Zealand, established in 2021.
• Public perception of animal research in New Zealand

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• Openness Agreement | ANZCCART
• Americans for Medical Progress
• Americans for Medical Progress COVID-19 Resources

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News 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 humanity
• A discussion about the FDA Modernization Act
• February is American Heart Awareness month, so of course we talk about new research to repair scar tissue in the heart

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Monogamous Prairie Voles:
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/01/27/1152009605/prairie-voles-oxytocin-love-hormone-bonding-study

FDA Modernization Act:
https://www.science.org/content/article/fda-no-longer-needs-require-animal-tests-human-drug-trials

Freezing Hibernating Frogs:
https://www.manisteenews.com/news/article/Wildlife-Wednesday-This-Michigan-frog-could-help-17722836.php

Heart Scar Tissue Repair Story:
https://newatlas.com/medical/tropoelastin-injection-heart-scar-tissue/

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Lab Rat Chat - Episode 31 with Erin Vogelsong

In 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 webinar will feature Danielle Dady and Jeff Marshall, the hosts of Lab Rat Chat, and will give participants an inside look into the magic that goes into creating each and every episode. Tune in to learn more about the hosts, why Lab Rat Chat was created, the insider scoop on Jeff and Danielle’s favorite episodes, some of the mistakes made and lessons learned, and what to expect from Lab Rat Chat in the future. Visit Online.Drexel.Edu/LabRatChat to register.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Erin's extensive and impressive background and her journey to get where he's at in her career today.
• Some history and facts about Drexel's Master of Laboratory Animal Science program
• Why anyone out there should consider advancing their education through this program and the potential benefits of doing so.

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• Master of Laboratory Animal Science MLAS - Drexel University College of Medicine
• Drexel University Online | Drexel Online
• Americans for Medical Progress
• Americans for Medical Progress COVID-19 Resources

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Lab Rat Chat - Episode 30 with Dr. Agnès Lacreuse

In 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 are women. 2/3 of AD cases in humans are women. For this reason, we also aim to understand how changes in sex hormones, especially estrogens, affect brain and cognitive aging in females.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Dr. Lacreuse's extensive and impressive background and her journey to get where he's at in her career today.
• What Alzheimer's disease is, who is primarily affected, how it develops, and the estimated number of people living with the disease in the United States.
• Why nonhuman primates, particularly Marmosets, are best suited to study Alzheimer's compared to rodents, and why alternative models (e.g., organs on a chip, computer models, etc.) are not viable options.
• The future application of her research on the human population and what it means for those predisposed or already suffering from the devastating effects of Alzheimer's.

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• Animal models of Alzheimer’s disease embrace diversity | Lab Animal (nature.com)
• Americans for Medical Progress
• Americans for Medical Progress COVID-19 Resources

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News 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 death
• Why elephants don't get cancer - we bet you've never even thought about this but it's quite incredible  

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Benefits of Fat in the Body Story:
https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/how-fat-cells-help-kick-parasites-out-of-mice-study-70627

Needleless Jet Injection Story:
https://www.biospace.com/article/on-the-horizon-needle-free-vaccination-could-offer-better-protection-and-access-/

Reviving Pig Organs After Death Story:
https://www.science.org/content/article/pig-organs-revived-1-hour-after-animals-death

Elephants and Cancer Story: https://m.dailykos.com/stories/2022/10/23/2130664/-Top-Comments-Elephants-Rarely-Get-Cancer-Why

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News 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 development
• How whale brains are protected through their special blood vessels
• Testosterone - a cuddling hormone?!
• Dogs and their ability to smell when we're stressed out

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• Study: Baby Kinda baboons become independent faster if moms are social, dominant (phys.org)
• Study Finds That Testosterone Promotes “Cuddling” (scitechdaily.com)
• Clumps of blood vessels protect dolphin and whale brains during dives | Science News
• Dogs can smell when we're stressed out, a new study shows (nbcnews.com)
• Tour an Animal Research Laboratory
• Americans for Medical Progress

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Lab Rat Chat - Episode 29 with Dr. Kyle Flippo

In 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 providing a treatment for alcohol use disorders, they've also found this hormone plays a major role in reducing sugar intake as well.  This research is really groundbreaking stuff and thankfully we have scientists out there like Dr. Flippo who works compassionately with laboratory animals to make these sorts of discoveries.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Dr. Flippo's extensive and impressive background and his journey to get where he's at in her career today.
• The prevalence of alcoholism in the United States and why Dr. Flippo decided to pursue this area of research.
• Why vervet monkeys are best suited to study alcohol addiction compared to rodents and why alternative models (e.g., organs on a chip, computer models, etc.) are not viable options.
• The future application of this research on the human population

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• A Molecule Tested in Higher Primates Reduced Alcohol Consumption By Half | Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (bbrfoundation.org)
• Americans for Medical Progress
• Americans for Medical Progress COVID-19 Resources

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News 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 sounds
• Regeneration and restoration of heart cells in mice
• mRNA cancer vaccine development
• A pacemaker implanted into a mini-donkey
• An update on the rare colorful lobster news stories

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• Scientists created 'zombie' spiders — and people are freaking out: 'So f--ked up' (nypost.com)
• New Technology Repairs and Regenerates Heart Cells After a Heart Attack (scitechdaily.com)
• mRNA Cancer Vaccine Elicits T Cell Response and Eliminates Tumors in Mice (genengnews.com)
• Mini donkey successfully receives pacemaker to manage fatal heart condition (dvm360.com)
• Tour an Animal Research Laboratory
• Americans for Medical Progress

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