The researchers discovered that mice with genetic mutations that stop this endocannabinoid system from working properly age
faster than normal mice, and show more cognitive decline.
Older modified male mice metabolised sugar
faster than normal mice and females, suggesting that SIRT6 might extend life by protecting against metabolic disorders such as diabetes.
Not exact matches
And, consistent with other studies, when these
mice ate a high - fat diet, they gained weight
faster than their
normal counterparts.
When the researchers induced wounds in these
mice, they found that the
mice without TSP2 healed significantly better and
faster than other
mice that had diabetes along with
normal levels of TSP2.
In one memory test included in the study,
normal mice were able to relocate a submerged platform about three times
faster after receiving injections of the potent chemical
than mice that received sham injections.