Rats : Science World Report

Dec 17, 2016 03:06 AM EST

Rats Smile With Their Ears, Study Reveals

Look at the ears of rats to know if they are happy. Here is how.

Nov 11, 2016 04:50 AM EST

Rats Love Being Tickled Too, But Only When They Are In A Good Mood, Says New Study

A new study that involved lots of tickling and playing with rats has concluded that rats respond to tickling pretty much the same way as humans do.

Sep 23, 2016 05:17 AM EDT

'Sex Life Of Rats' Honored At Ig Nobels

Ig Nobels honors studies about rats, among others, this year.

Jan 20, 2016 08:41 PM EST

Casino Atmosphere Encourages Addictive Behaviors: See Why (VIDEO)

Rats in the study were more likely to go after a sugary treat even if it was risky or they knew better when in this type of environment.

Dec 18, 2015 11:51 AM EST

Rat Consciousness Manipulated by Scientists with New Method

Scientists have found a way to actually manipulate consciousness in rats.

Dec 15, 2015 06:31 PM EST

Hunger Hormone 'Ghrelin' Is Boosted By Restricted Meal Times

The "hunger hormone" ghrelin helps rats with restricted feeding schedules learn to eat more, according to a recent study.

Nov 18, 2015 02:16 AM EST

Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes Increase Risk Of Bone Problems

Though obesity and type 2 diabetes negatively affect bone health, exercise can work to combat risk fracture, according to a recent study.

Nov 06, 2015 04:15 PM EST

Largest Rat on Earth was 10 Times the Size of a Modern Rat

Scientists may just have uncovered the largest rat in history. They've found the fossils of seven giant rat species on East Timor, with the largest up to 10 times the size of modern rats.

Nov 06, 2015 01:23 PM EST

Giant Rat Fossils Discovered, Largest To Have Existed

Researchers have found fossils belonging to the largest rats that ever lived. The fossil samples revealed evidence that these rats were ten times bigger than modern rats, according to a team of researchers from the Australian National University.

Oct 05, 2015 11:28 AM EDT

Cancer Drug Helps Sharpen Memory

A cancer drug may help to improve memory, according to a recent study.

Aug 04, 2015 11:46 AM EDT

Memories Can Be 'Lost And Found' Study Suggests

New findings published in the journal Nature Communications reveal that memories can indeed be lost and found.

Jul 08, 2015 06:01 PM EDT

A High-Fat Pregnancy Diet May Affect Your Baby's Risk Of Substance Abuse

Of course health officials are well aware that a woman's diet during pregnancy can ultimately influence her child's life and development later. Yet did you know that her diet, too, may affect her future child's likelihood of alcohol or nicotine use later in life?