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 practical model of natural sporadic ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Facing allergies that made pet ownership a challenge, Lee Shepherd discovered the delightful world of degus, small rodents native to South America. Realizing there were limited options available for ...

DENZIL the degu is enjoying a new lease of life after he was rescued from the rubbish tip. The rodent from Chile was in a cage that had been put out for recycling and was discovered just as he was ...

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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 ...

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 ...