Read more lab rat stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/6567/lab-rat.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 6:22:03 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/60271/monkeys-pass-altered-traits-to-offspring.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagJapanese scientists have produced the first genetically modified monkeys that can pass on their new traits to offspring, a research breakthrough mired in ethical quandaries. The technique is meant to be used to infect monkeys with diseases like Parkinson’s and then test treatments on them, but could eventually be employed...http://www.newser.com/story/60271/monkeys-pass-altered-traits-to-offspring.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 27 May 2009 16:55:32 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/4726/rats-humans-rodents-have-lots-in-common.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagRats may be repulsive to some, but scientists are finding that they're a lot like humans. A recent crop of behavioral studies shows that rats are astonishingly self-aware, Natalie Angier reports in today's Times. They laugh when tickled and dream in epic narratives. There are even rat optimists and rat...http://www.newser.com/story/4726/rats-humans-rodents-have-lots-in-common.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 24 Jul 2007 17:48:40 CDT