Islands are biodiversity hotspots. They only make up 5 percent of the world’s land mass, but they are home to 20 percent of ...

Food poisoning isn’t an experience you’re likely to forget — and now, scientists know why. A study published April 2 in Nature has unraveled neural circuitry in mice that makes food ...

New findings are raising concerns about how the tiniest particles, microplastics and nanoplastics, might be damaging one of ...

Mice are opportunistic feeders who will take advantage of any available food source in your garage. Pet food, birdseed, grass seed, and even items stored in cardboard boxes can attract and sustain ...

These mice were also more susceptible to infection by pathogens such as Salmonella. On the other hand, mice given food loosely mimicking a Mediterranean diet—high in plant-based fiber from fruits, ...

For animals that cannot be housed socially for scientific reasons, such as rodents on food intake–energy expenditure studies, the provision of environmental enrichment may alleviate stress.

Food products pulled from the freezer and placed in the walk-in cooler had no date-markings to ensure freshness and safety; a container of mint yogurt was marked with a preparation date of April ...

Two mice died on a glue trap in an equipment storage room and five died on glue traps under a reach-in cooler. Also on the prep table were “can openers soiled with food debris.” ...