Mice Exhibit ‘First Responder-Like Behavior’ to Revive Unconscious Friends

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By Cristen Hemingway JaynesMar 12, 2025, 8:31 pm616 ptsHot
Like humans, mice come to the physical aid of their friends when they are hurt, according to new research by scientists at University of Southern California (USC)’s Keck School of Medicine. The reasons why social mammals seem to help other members of their species when they are injured is something scientists…

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