Lab Mice Seen Giving First Aid to Unconscious Mates

In new lab experiments, scientists at the University of Southern California showed that when mice encountered a familiar social partner in a state of unconsciousness caused by anesthesia, they displayed distinct and consistent behaviors toward the partner. The post Lab Mice Seen Giving First Aid to Unconscious Mates appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

Mar 10, 2025 - 12:00
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Lab Mice Seen Giving First Aid to Unconscious Mates
Mice have their own form of ‘first aid’ practices to help other mice in need. Image credit: Sun et al., doi: 10.1126/science.adq2677.

In new lab experiments, scientists at the University of Southern California showed that when mice encountered a familiar social partner in a state of unconsciousness caused by anesthesia, they displayed distinct and consistent behaviors toward the partner.

The post Lab Mice Seen Giving First Aid to Unconscious Mates appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

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