New mice learn to chill-lax
Scientists have created super-intelligent mice that are less anxious and scared by genetically modifying an enzyme called phosphodiesterase-4B (PDE4B). The researchers say the mice that can chill and relax or chill-lax could provide the basis into new treatments of cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s and schizophrenia. These brainy vermin could learn faster, remember events for longer and solve complex exercise far faster than normal mice. The mice also showed less recall of a fearful event in the days following and showed less anxiety in general. In the future, medicines targeting PDE4B may improve the lives of people with neurocognitive disorders and life-impairing anxiety, and they may have a time-limited role after traumatic events.
http://www.delta-optimist.com/opinion/blogs/deltabc-1.983313/blog-new-mice-learn-to-chill-lax-1.2032494
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