In this weeks In Otter News, were are taking a look at the very small Spiny Mice who are native to Africa. On their backs ...

A peculiar rodent called the spiny mouse seems to be able to regenerate kidney tissue, according to research published today (November 3) in iScience. After damaging their kidneys to simulate kidney ...

Spiny mice evolved to live in the wild in large, mixed-sex groups. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing ...

BBC reported that scientists have also described a new species of spiny mouse, named for its protective stiff hairs, which function similarly to the spines of a porcupine. In addition to the ...

In mammals, it's usually a limited ability—deer regrowing antlers in the late spring or mice regrowing lost digit tips. This latest study builds upon previous work using spiny mice by Ashley W.

The results are “interesting and amazing,” showing that the African spiny mouse “has the capacity to heal very large wounds,” said molecular biologist Ken Muneoka, who studies mammalian tissue ...

The precocial spiny mouse was chosen for this study as the advanced development of key organs and systems at the time of birth (e.g. brain, lung, liver, and kidney) is more similar to the term ...