Did you know some hamsters can inflate their cheeks to swim? Learn more about these adorable mammals.

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The hamster has a reputation for being a lovable, cuddly household pet. They may have a penchant for running on exercise ...

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Skeletal muscle stem cells in hibernating Syrian hamsters preserve their ability to function by suppressing their activation ...

"50 Shades of Grey" has just been upstaged by some very tiny creatures. — -- Watch out, “50 Shades of Grey,” because you’ve just been upstaged by some very tiny hamsters. In the latest edition of ...

A good class pet is active during the school day, comfortable with the average temperature and humidity in the building, and safe to handle, Hrin said. It’s easier to meet those criteria with insects ...

A group of researchers made gene-edited hamsters that were meant to be less aggressive. The researchers used CRISPR, a gene-editing platform, to remove a gene they believed was responsible for ...

Remember those nothing-short-of-amazing YouTube videos of tiny hamsters eating tiny food? The ones that made you squeal with delight at the tiny animals devouring miniature burritos, birthday cake and ...

Do hamsters get lonely? That's a great question. We often see hamsters living quite happily with other hamsters, but are they just as happy on their own? We spoke to vet, Dr. Rebecca MacMillan to find ...

New research shows hibernating mammals protect muscle stem cells by suppressing activation, inflammation, and regeneration during cold, inactive periods.