U.S. States Join Global Push to Ban Animal-Tested Cosmetics

MICHELLE L. PRICE / The Associated Press Feb 1, 2020 This would further pressure China to impel its cosmetics companies to rely on non-animal tests if they want to sell their products here. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Human Dietary Supplement Linked to Longer Life in Mice

Staff / Truthdig Apr 8, 2014 An over-the-counter supplement designed to ease osteoarthritis prolonged the lifespan of lab mice by nearly a tenth, scientists said Tuesday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

False Memory Phenomenon Demonstrated in Mice

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jul 26, 2013 Scientists believe they caught a glimpse of the process of false memory creation by manipulating laboratory mice to "remember" an experience that never happened. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Mayors Come Together Under the Threat of (Gasp!) Free Speech

Staff / Truthdig Nov 18, 2011 The AP reveals information about how cities organized the Occupy evictions; IMDb.com says, no, you can't be forever young; and a study exposes the dangers of using mice to study every disease. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Coffee Cure for Alzheimer’s?

Staff / Truthdig Jul 6, 2009 Tell this to the next nudnik who gives you a hard time for sucking down a cup of joe: A study of mice suggests that coffee could reverse symptoms of Alzheimer's and prevent the onset of dementia. Old mice that consumed the equivalent of five cups of coffee a day showed improved cognitive function, and some young mice, when properly juiced, managed to avoid the disease altogether. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Ultimate Diet Pill

Staff / Truthdig Apr 30, 2007 Researchers have found a way to trigger a gene that causes the body to burn fat -- without exercise. Mice tested with the wonder drug not only lost weight, but kept the pounds off while eating fatty foods. Needless to say, the same effect can be achieved through a healthy lifestyle, but who has the time? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )