UC Davis Mouse Biology Program

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This week, we'll share this discovery in giving children with brain cancer a fighting chance: news.emory.edu/stories/2025/0…

With so many challenges as of late, it’s easy to lose sight of the important work we do. So, we’re starting Feel Good Friday—a look at discoveries that bring real hope. This week: a breakthrough giving kids with brain cancer a fighting chance: news.emory.edu/stories/2025/0…

Thank you, Dr. Bertagnolli, for your visionary leadership and dedication to advancing research at NIH. Your impact will be felt for years to come. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter nih.gov/about-nih/who-…!

He advocates for integrating spiritual well-being into healthcare, highlighting its role in holistic wellness. Collins's perspective encourages a comprehensive approach to health that includes both scientific and spiritual dimensions.

Collins's perspective encourages a comprehensive health approach that includes scientific and spiritual dimensions: cnn.com/2024/12/23/hea…

Dr. Francis Collins, former NIH director, emphasizes the harmony between faith and science in public health. He advocates for integrating spiritual well-being into healthcare, highlighting its role in holistic wellness.

SMART, developed by UC San Diego and Simula Research Laboratory researchers, models 3D cell processes. It could support mouse research by improving disease and treatment studies. Source: nature.com/articles/s4358…

New CRISPR system 'pauses' genes instead of permanently turning them off. A game-changer for mouse models—offering reversible edits that could better mimic human disease for research. Source: livescience.com/health/genetic…

Explore new mouse models and enhance your research today. Click below to see some of the new lines provided to the MMRRC: conta.cc/3BaMLs5

Ever look high and low for the right bioart for presentations? Here are a few NIH resources we found: bioart.niaid.nih.gov Or try some ideas in 3D: 3d.nih.gov

Mouse metabolome studies shed light on genetic impacts, paving the way for personalized medicine and better human health outcomes. (And many of these mouse models are in our repository ) Source: mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/8…!

🕗 8:00 AM: Registration, breakfast & poster setup Download the final program & abstract book: ces-apps.ucdavis.edu/ces_pages/down…

Join us for the 11th Annual Human Genomics Symposium on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024! UC Davis Health Education Building, Lecture Hall 1222 (4610 X Street, Sacramento).

Human cell study shows single genes drive genome motion—future mouse model work could reveal in vivo gene regulation insights For more information: genengnews.com/topics/omics/g….!

New metabolic compound discovered Research in mice reveals potential for weight regulation and metabolic health benefits. Source: genengnews.com/topics/drug-di…!

New study idea: biomolecular condensates in mice Unlocking cell secrets for better disease models and therapies. Read more here: theconversation.com/cells-have-mor….!

MRI scans uncover the brain's hidden waste system, paving the way for future Alzheimer's prevention breakthroughs. Read more: scitechdaily.com/mri-uncovers-b…