A mouse (Plural mice) is a mammal that belongs to one of numerous species of small rodents.
The best known mouse species is the common house mouse (Mus musculus). It is found in nearly all countries and, as the laboratory mouse, serves as an important model organism in biology; it is also a popular pet. (Non-biologists often use the term "mouse" synonymously with "Mus musculus"). The American white-footed mouse (Peromyscus leucopus) and the deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) also sometimes live in houses. These species of mice live commensally with humans. Although they may live up to two years in the lab, the average mouse in the wild lives only 3 months, primarily due to heavy predation. Cats, wild dogs, birds-of-prey, and snakes prey heavily upon mice.
Mice can be harmful pests, damaging and eating crops and spreading diseases through their parasites and feces. The original motivation for the domestication of cats is thought to have been for their predation of mice and their relatives, the rats. A mouse trap can also be used to catch mice.
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Koller Lab - University of North Carolina - Use gene targeting to create animal mouse models for human diseases and to identify genes that modify the progress of these diseases. Includes graduate programs and publications.
Mammalian Genetics Unit - Harwell - Undertake a range of research including molecular genetics, genomics, mutagenesis, transgenesis and informatics. Includes mapping research and projects, and sequencing program.
Mouse Atlas and Gene Expression - Project to develop a 3-D computer model of successive stages of mouse embryonic development for use in mapping the expression of different genes. Features a number of databases and interactive images.
Mouse Genome Informatics - Contains information on genetic markers, molecular segments, phenotypes, comparative and experimental mapping data. Includes graphical displays for genetic, physical, and cytogenetic maps.
Mutagenicity: The Mouse Lymphoma Assay - Discussion to understand mutations occurrence and production. Author suggests how mutations relate to human health and discusses detection of agents that induce such mutations.
Mymouse.org - A scientific collaboration for mouse mutant research. Includes a database of mutant mice available for phenotypic screening, and a listing of laboratories.
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NIA/NIH Mouse Genomics - Features searchable databases for t-complex genome sequencing and cDNA clone set. Includes staff profiles and postions available.
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