16.02.2023 – 2min The power of mice genetics: advancing life science research and tackling society’s biggest health challenges.Mice are incredibly similar to humans, sharing around 97.5% of their working DNA. That’s why genetically engineered mice have become an essential tool for investigating disease genetics and testing new drugs. Through mouse phenotyping studies, researchers can analyze the biological properties of mice with specific genes modified, added, or removed, providing valuable insights into the evolution of disease symptoms.According to Je Kyung Seong, Director of the Korea Mouse Phenotyping Center (KMPC) and Professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine of Seoul National University, our aging society is facing more diseases that affect the elderly, and the westernization of our diets has led to an increase in metabolic diseases like diabetes and obesity. By using genetically engineered mice, researchers can gain a better understanding of these diseases and develop new treatments to improve human health. It’s exciting to see how the study of mice genetics is helping us tackle some of the biggest health challenges facing our society.Je Kyung Seong, director of KMPC and a professor at Seoul National University. © Yoon-Jung NamIn 2013, the Korea Mouse Phenotyping Center (KMPC) teamed up with the International Mouse Phenotyping Consortium (IMPC) to advance mouse model research. All participating institutions follow the same strict protocol for mouse phenotyping, which allows them to share data seamlessly on a central platform. Together, they can develop new treatments and therapies to improve human health by pooling knowledge. Researchers worldwide can now better understand the roles of individual genes in health and disease and develop new therapies to tackle some of the world’s biggest medical challenges. It’s a remarkable achievement, proving the power of international collaboration in cutting-edge research.Did you know that the Korea Mouse Phenotyping Center (KMPC) has taken its research to the next level by utilizing 60 PhenoMaster cages? This system helps them to precisely analyze a wide range of biological properties in mice, such as behavior, energy expenditure, and food intake. With the help of this advanced TSE solution, the KMPC is able to collect valuable data that is paving the way for new and exciting breakthroughs in medical research.Researcher at KMPC’s metabolic chamber with PhenoMasters.© Yoon-Jung NamFind out more:→ Mouse model database is a bank of potential (nature.com)→ Mouse phenotyping center: a pillar of pandemic research (nature.com)→ A wealth of bioresources (nature.com)→ Uncovering the secrets of metabolic disorders (nature.com)→ Anti-obesity effect of taurine through inhibition of adipogenesis in white fat tissue but not in brown fat tissue in a high-fat diet-induced obese mouse model | SpringerLink→ Nutrients | Free Full-Text | Myricetin Exerts Anti-Obesity Effects through Upregulation of SIRT3 in Adipose Tissue (mdpi.com)→ Anti-obesity effects of heat-transformed green tea extract through the activation of adipose tissue thermogenesis | SpringerLinkMore news The Power of The Hippocampus: Uncovered Stress-Induced Memory EnhancementsThe exciting study titled “Hippocampal Mechanisms Support Cortisol-Induced Memory Enhancements” Hippocampal Mechanisms Support Cortisol-Induced Memory Enhancements | Journal of Neuroscience (jneurosci.org) explores the intricate link... Learn more Exploring Cognitive Aging: Insights from different Studies in Rodent Models Using the IntelliCage SystemLife expectancy has increased greatly over the last decades, but it has been associated with a progressive rise in the incidence of age-related diseases, including... Learn more Unlocking the Secrets of Gut Microbiota and Host Energy Metabolism: A Novel Approach with PhenoMaster-based Isolator SystemThe gut microbiota plays a vital role in regulating the host’s energy metabolism. Until recently, studies have shown that mice without microbiota accumulate less fat... Learn more Why MotoRater is the best choice for advanced kinematic gait analysisRodent (rats and mice) kinematic gait analysis is a fundamental approach to exhibit genomic and neuro-de/re-generative preclinical research. Recent advancements in technologies and analytic tools... Learn more New study reveals tremendous impact of air pollution and traffic noise on health in mice.Air pollution is a global environmental crisis that has been linked to an estimated 9 million premature deaths per year, according to The Lancet Commission... Learn more Researchers record brain waves of free-swimming octopuses for the first time using the NeurologgerOctopuses are considered one of the most intelligent invertebrates. With over 300 million neurons, octopuses have the most complex invertebrate brain. Their brain is composed... Learn more
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