Studying Japanese Squirrels to Gain Insight into Human Hereditary Diseases
Recently, researchers in Japan have made a breakthrough in their study of hereditary diseases in humans: they have successfully used Japanese squirrels to help model the effects of certain genetic diseases. By studying the squirrels, the researchers have been able to gain an insight into the genetic changes that can occur in humans, and the potential treatments for these diseases. The researchers are hopeful that this research will lead to better treatments and eventually a cure for these diseases. This is an exciting development in the field of genetics and could lead to a better understanding of what triggers these diseases in humans.
source: Phys.org