为探究 DNA 结构与寿命的关系，研究人员对比长寿命盲鼹鼠（ Nannospalax xanthodon ）和短寿命大鼠（ Rattus rattus ）的 DNA，发现盲鼹鼠 A、Z 型 DNA 比例更高，或与长寿有关，为衰老研究提供新视角。

Count em! One, two, three - anyway... there are SEVEN wonders of the ancient world, so let's sing along to them in this new Horrible Histories song!

Christie is a seasoned science journalist and cell and molecular biology PhD; her debut book Venomous: How Earth’s Deadliest Creatures Mastered Biochemistry, received widespread acclaim. She was a ...

According to NHI, only three cities saw a decline. Two species—Rattus norvegicus (brown rats) and Rattus rattus (black rats)—now inhabit every continent except Antarctica. These resilient ...

Richardson said he hopes this study nudges city officials and scientists to gather more data about rats. Banner image of a roof rat (Rattus rattus) by Rhett A. Butler/Mongabay.