Findings from University of New Hampshire Yields New Data on Experimental Biology (When the Tap Runs Dry: the Physiological Effects of Acute Experimental Dehydration In peromyscus Eremicus).

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of New Hampshire explores the physiological effects of acute experimental dehydration in cactus mice (Peromyscus eremicus), a desert-adapted species. The study found that mice without access to water had lower energy expenditures and reduced water loss compared to mice with access to water after the first 24 hours of the experiment. Additionally, the study observed that body temperature correlated with sex, with males maintaining body temperature without access to water while females experienced a decrease in body temperature. This research provides insights into the survival strategies employed by organisms in desert environments. [Extracted from the article]