News Bite - March/April 2023

News Bites are monthly episodes where Danielle and Jeff break down important topics surrounding the field of biomedical research (and some unrelated topics).

In this News Bite edition, Jeff and Danielle discuss:

• March is National Kidney Month!
• How NAD+ and NMN can slow, stop, and even reverse kidney disease
• Scientists have been able to create mice from the cells of two male mice
• Did you know beetles mainly absorb water from their butts?
• Superb Fairy Wrens and their willingness to fight for their friends and family

Links to all these stories can be found below

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Resources & Links:

• NAD+ and NMN: Can They Help for Kidney Health and Disease Treatment? | HealthNews
• Scientists create mice with cells from 2 males for 1st time (msn.com)
• Beetles suck water into their butts to stay hydrated, and now scientists know how | Live Science
• These Tiny Birds Get By With A Little Help From Their Friends (forbes.com)

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