Science Daily: Guinea pigs: Promising animal model to study the human embryo
Researchers reveal that the guinea pig pre-implantation embryo is very similar to the human embryo, spurring a better understanding of infertility and early human development. CRCHUM researcher Sophie ...
Popular Science: Pig bystanders are pretty good at resolving anxiety and conflict in the pen
Pig bystanders are pretty good at resolving anxiety and conflict in the pen
EurekAlert!: Breaking the code of pig aggression: GABA identified as key regulator
(a)−(c) are Principal Component Analysis (PCA) of metabolites identified from different tissues (HP vs PG) and aggression (the hypothalamus of the most aggressive (HPM) vs the hypothalamus of the ...
Ideal blood pressure is categorized as normal. Increased blood pressure may be categorized as elevated, stage 1 or stage 2 depending on the specific numbers. A diagnosis of high blood pressure is usually based on the average of two or more readings taken on separate visits.
A higher than normal concentration often is a result of not drinking enough fluids. Protein. Low levels of protein in urine are typical. Small increases in protein in urine usually aren't a cause for concern, but larger amounts might indicate a kidney problem. Sugar. The amount of sugar (glucose) in urine is typically too low to be detected.
EurekAlert!: Piggy in the middle: Pig aggression reduced when a bystander pig steps in
A small study suggests that when two pigs are fighting, a bystander pig can intervene to either reduce the number of attacks by the aggressor or to help reduce the anxiety of the victim. The study of ...