Sentences with phrase «number of mice»

But this potential treatment has only been studied in a small number of mice.

Do you then think after 30 years the same number of mice would be there and the food would be lying around in huge piles?

A small number of mice were likely already carrying the genes that protect against heavy metals or infectious diseases.

The large number of mouse models that exhibit LVNC have been thought to represent a generic form of myocardial growth failure resulting from primary cardiac disease as well as from systemic growth disruption (Chen et al., 2009).

They conducted a very well designed study that included a large number of mice treated with CTEP in two different ways - for a very short time (1 week), or a prolonged window of 3 months.

2006 Shinya Yamanaka identifies and activates a small number of mouse genes in the cells of connective tissue, showing they can be reprogrammed to behave like immature stem cells.

Results are the mean and SE of mast cells per unit from indicated number of mice.

The investigator should advise the GEMF of the mouse requirements from the IVF, whether only a small number of mice are required, or a large cohort of mice is required.

A Foreign Office statement issued last month said: «Palmerston is HM Diplomatic Service's newest arrival and in the role of FCO Chief Mouser will assist our pest controllers in keeping down the number of mice in our King Charles Street building.»

After determining the proper dosage of tamoxifen — an early trial resulted in a number of mouse deaths due to overactivation of Mecp2 — researchers settled on a four - week regimen of ramping up the gene's function.

The scientists observed that as the number of mice in the cage increased, so did their hearing threshold — the minimum sound level at which they are able to hear sounds.

Scientists have previously identified a number of mouse smell receptors, cell - surface proteins in the animals» noses that pick up everything from the fragrance of food to the scent of fear (ScienceNOW, 21 August 2008).

They are aiming to reduce the number of mice used by at least 90 per cent and ultimately use zebrafish to completely replace the use of mice.

BusyBody learns these states by watching multiple levels of activity: everything from the number of mouse clicks per minute to the number of windows open and the time of day.

This result implies that only large treatment effects can be detected by efficacy studies in hAPP mice, since the number of mice per group will likely not be greater than 50, for practical and ethical reasons.

• Mouse whole genome scanning The unit offers microsatellite and SNP based Genome Scanning Services for gene identification projects, based on linkage analysis, offering coverage for a number of mouse strains (i.e. C57BL6, DBA2J, CBA, 129S6, 129P2), as well as bioinformatic analysis using suitable mouse genetic software.

I describe how I objectively identified a number of mouse model phenotypes that are significantly associated with autism, and that provide insight into the aetiologies for both copy number deletions and duplications.

But will it also help to reduce the number of mice that are killed?

We've funded research into a technique that reduces the number of mice needed for drug testing by using more sensitive equipment to measure levels of a drug in the mice's bloodstream.

«The number of mice used in genetic and transgenic experiments is increasing.

We also infected mice with attenuated Type I parasites and detected parasites in the brain and meningeal homogenate in a number of mice between 5 and 20 days post infection (Figure 3D).

Using the information provided in this article, calculate the number of mouse and human genes that are the same or similar.

After embedding ER positive / PR positive breast tumors in a number of mice, they exposed some of the mice to estrogen only, others to both estrogen and progesterone, and others to no hormones at all.

Research facilities aren't required to report on the number of mice, fish, or reptiles used in experiments because those animals aren't covered under the Animal Welfare Act, so in reality, these numbers are actually quite higher.

Roccat have slowly but surely building their reputation over the years having put out a number of mice and keyboards which have gotten critical and consumer acclaim, the most notable probably being...

Roccat have slowly but surely building their reputation over the years having put out a number of mice and keyboards which have gotten critical and consumer acclaim, the most notable probably being their Kone line - up of mice.

This had the desired effect in the short term, slashing the number of mice and rats.

The number of mice available at the Aukey's price point is incredible, but we do know of a few favorites.

The company is currently preparing a final version of its Consumer Preview build that will include a number of mouse and keyboard improvements, alongside some significant interface tweaks to the Start Screen.