The mammary gland is commonly referred to as the breast and is a unique feature of mammals who suckle their infants after birth. Mammary glands or breasts are actually sweat glands that have been ...

This study maps dynamic gene expression in mouse mammary glands, revealing insights into lactation, maternal health, and ...

New genes involved in breastfeeding have been uncovered in a University of Cambridge study. It provides insight into how ...

New research maps breast cell changes in mothers, uncovering clues to feeding problems and maternal cancer risks.

In experiments with mouse tissue, UC San Francisco researchers have discovered that the adaptive immune system, generally associated with fighting infections, plays an active role in guiding the ...

Mammary organoids derived from mouse embryonic stem cells could offer clues into mammary gland developmental origins and help researchers study breast cancer. “When we use embryonic stem cells, they ...

Mammary cancer is the most commonly diagnosed tumor in intact female dogs that are older than seven years of age. However, male dogs rarely develop such a tumor. Approximately half of all mammary ...

Septic mastitis occurs when your cat gets an infection in the breast, usually from Staphylococci, E. coli, or Streptococci bacteria. These bacteria get into the mammary gland through the nipples, ...

As a dog owner, if you notice a lump on your female dog’s mammary gland, caution is advised. It could be a mammary tumor, which can be either benign or malignant. Early detection and treatment are, ...

THE etiology of a pleural effusion can at times be difficult to establish. Pulmonary tuberculosis and bronchogenic carcinoma are notorious in this regard, and in both diseases it is mandatory that ...