Rats

These Rats Learned to Drive—and They Love It

I’m a neuroscientist who taught rats to drive − their joy suggests how anticipating fun can enrich human life

Guest column | I taught rats to drive, but they taught me to enjoy the ride

Boosting brainwaves in sleep improves rats’ memory

In rats, intrauterine exposure to cannabinoid affected cardiorespiratory function and sleep quality in adulthood - EurekAlert

High-fat diet alters brain function and memory in rats, new study shows

Mixing Energy Drinks With Alcohol Can Impair Brain Function, Study in Rats Shows

Innovative research unveils link between depression and amygdala activity in rats - EurekAlert

Key brain signal linked to memory formation deteriorates after sleep deprivation, finds a study in rats. Even a night of normal slumber after a poor night’s sleep isn’t enough to fix the brain signal.

Serine racemase expression in the brain during aging in male and female rats - EurekAlert

When working out, males are programmed to burn more fat, while females recycle it--at least in rats

Take it from the rats: A junk food diet can cause long-term damage to adolescent brains

Insect poetry, conquering rats, and more stories you might have missed this week

How Rats Took Over North America

Long-term iron supplementation combined with vitamin B6 enhances maximal oxygen uptake and promotes skeletal muscle-specific mitochondrial biogenesis in rats (2024)

Even Rats Are Taking Selfies Now (and Enjoying It)

Do These Experiments Really Show Rats Replaying Memories Inside Their Minds?

Incredible Experiment Reveals How Rats Use Their Imagination

Rats squeak with happiness when they are with another rat

Rats Have Imagination, New Study Reveals