C57BL/6 is one of the best characterized inbred strains of mice and is the reference strain for the mouse genome sequence 1. However, genetic manipulation of the mouse genome is carried out ...

Of two genetically identical mice, how can one be small and another fat? Research on epigenetic changes resulting from the environment can give us clues into obesity in mice--and humans. For instance, ...

The agouti ain’t no sewer rat: It’s actually a pivotal part of the rainforest ecosystem. Like a weird-looking squirrel, really. only without those obnoxious, oversized ears. You're trying too hard, ...

Orlando Science Center is now home to a baby red-rumped agouti, an animal recently born inside the “Life” exhibit at the Loch Haven Park museum. The late July arrival was both a surprise and part of a ...

Feed adult mothers a methyl-rich or genistein-rich diet, and DNA methylation lowers expression of the agouti gene in their offspring, shifting their coat color away from the classic agouti yellow and ...

Yesterday, shortly after 7 p.m., a male agouti escaped from his outdoor enclosure behind the Small Mammal House at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Agoutis are large beautiful rodents about the size of ...

Locally, when one hears of the agouti, the first thing which comes to mind for many is curry and a pot. However, many may not be aware of the great value of this species—the red-rumped agouti—to our ...

Over the past few thousand years, Florida's deer mice evolved lighter fur and different camouflaging to survive on beaches, a new study suggests. The lighter tan color is controlled by one protein, ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s alive! The Orlando Science Center has announced a new addition to its popular “Life” exhibit, sharing news Friday of a baby red-rumped agouti that was born July 28. The baby ...

Taking a walk through the Amazon rainforest? Might want to keep an eye out for what look and sound like cannonballs, crashing down from above at more than 50 miles an hour. If you are unlucky enough ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Over the past few thousand years, Florida's deer mice evolved lighter fur and different ...