In this weeks In Otter News, were are taking a look at the very small Spiny Mice who are native to Africa. On their backs ...

A peculiar rodent called the spiny mouse seems to be able to regenerate kidney tissue, according to research published today (November 3) in iScience. After damaging their kidneys to simulate kidney ...

Spiny mice evolved to live in the wild in large, mixed-sex groups. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing ...

The precocial spiny mouse was chosen for this study as the advanced development of key organs and systems at the time of birth (e.g. brain, lung, liver, and kidney) is more similar to the term ...

The three other mammals found during the expedition include a spiny mouse, a short-tailed fruit bat and a dwarf squirrel. A “blob-headed” fish was another species found in Peru. The marine ...

In mammals, it's usually a limited ability—deer regrowing antlers in the late spring or mice regrowing lost digit tips. This latest study builds upon previous work using spiny mice by Ashley W.

Published today (September 26) in Nature, the research offers scientists a new model for studying mammalian tissue regeneration. The results are “interesting and amazing,” showing that the African ...

The new species include a squirrel representing an entirely new genus, a semiaquatic mouse (Daptomys sp.) with webbed toes, a spiny mouse (Scolomys sp.), and a short-tailed fruit bat. This new to ...