New research shows how the Eurasian common shrew (Sorex araneus) changes its brain and bodily size throughout the year. The study, published online in eLife, reveals how changes in gene expression ...

Not the common shrew. To survive the colder months, the animal eats away at its own brain, reducing the organ by as much as a fourth, only to regrow much of brain matter in the spring.

They are actually more closely related to hedgehogs and moles. There are 487 known shrew species, and they are found almost all over the world except for Australia, New Zealand, and the polar regions.

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As cases of drug-induced liver injury (DILI) are on the rise, experts are warning of the hidden dangers associated with some common medications and supplements. Statistics show that DILI, also ...

This slender-bodied, slate gray insectivore named for its long tail or habitat, depending on which common name one chooses, holds center stage among some small mammal specialists. ... Overall length ...

People suffering from sleep issues may soon be able to rest easier, thanks to a new ring-like device that could revolutionize the way we get our shut-eye.

Living at the physiological limits: Field and maximum metabolic rates of the common shrew (Sorex araneus). Physiol Biochem Zool. 2005;78(5):808-818. Taylor JRE, et al. Fifty years of data show the ...

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Shrews are suspected to be a potential reservoir of the Langya virus. Above, a common shrew (Sorex araneus) Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) Scientists in China have found a new virus that has ...

The masked shrew or common shrew (Sorex cinereus) is the most widely distributed shrew found in North America and the common shrew (Sorex araneus) is commonly found in the U.K.