A new study reveals that a long-lived Chilean rodent, called Octodon degus (degu), is a useful and practical model of natural sporadic Alzheimer's Disease. Led by researchers from the University of ...

If you’ve ever wanted a pet that’s as curious as a squirrel but as social as a guinea pig, you might want to meet the degu. These small rodents from Chile aren’t as common as hamsters or rabbits, but ...

Meet the degu. Native to Chile, these highly social rodents develop pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease, including Aβ and tau deposits. Cognition also declines as these animals age, ...

Degus are tiny rodents often called bush rats. Yet, despite the unappealing name, these little creatures make great pets. Degus look like gerbils but with softer fur and skinny tails. They’re social ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Degu Squad Important personnel were kidnapped by terrorists. When no one dared to come forward, the Degu Squad received the rescue plan. The special ...

Rodents often cause disgust or fear in humans, as any New York City resident might tell you. But the Common Degu, a small and highly intelligent rodent that comes from Chile, bucks such a trend. The ...

Irvine, CA - December 19, 2022 – Led by researchers from the University of California at Irvine, a new study reveals that a long-lived Chilean rodent, called Octodon degus (degu), is a useful and ...