Funny words and phrases used in science: flp off (n, “flip – off”) : genetic technique to repress a specific protein expression in certain cells catch virgins (v) : isolating virgin animals (usually fruit flies) for upcoming experiments lickometer (n, “lick – ah – meter”) : a device used to quantify when animals are drinking […]
Dopamine. This neurotransmitters is well known for being involved in processing reward. I recently read about dopamine being used for something similar in a fruit fly, so I tried to look up if maybe dopamine use is evolutionary conserved. First, multiple introductions from studies using fruit flies suggested conservation [ex: 1]. So I then I […]
The pamphlets shared by animal rights activists about the terrible conditions when working with animals were true in the 1960s. Strict laws and regulations are now enforced and I honestly believe that some animals are very happy with the care and attention they receive in a lab. Experiments with animals need to be approved prior […]
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