Infection during pregnancy causes almost immediate changes to placental cells called spongiotrophoblasts, according to a new study in mice. That change compromises maternal immune tolerance of the fetus and in turn sets off a cascade of inflammation that ultimately leads to behavioral differences in some male pups, the researchers found. “The biggest surprise is just […]
Sex differences: Male model mice raised in enriched environments had less severe behavioral problems than their female peers. Photography by Richard Drury Angelman syndrome model mice have fewer-than-expected behavioral and motor problems if they grow up in a stimulating enclosure, filled with toys and other enrichments, according to a new study. The mice are missing […]
