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Inbreeding threatens Michigan’s only rattlesnake – What it means for conservation

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Inbreeding threatens Michigan’s only rattlesnake – What it means for conservation

The post Inbreeding Threatens Michigan’s Only Rattlesnake – What It Means for Conservation appeared first on AZ Animals. Quick pick up Michiganonly him rattlesnake species, the eastern massasauga, shows evidence of inbreeding depression. More inbred individuals from two eastern massasauga populations have fewer reproductive output and survival. Measures for restoring genetic fitness of these populations … Read more

Scientists have discovered that a popular diabetes drug impacts the brain in a surprising study

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Scientists have discovered that a popular diabetes drug impacts the brain in a surprising study

With popular drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro making headlines for managing blood sugar, it’s easy to forget that some drugs have been helping type 2 diabetes patients for decades. Metformin is a popular one. But while this drug has been around for more than 60 years, scientists are discovering what it does to the brain. … Read more