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Biology II: Mouse, Zebrafish, and Chick
Why Laboratory Mice Matter in Research
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Laboratory mice are important research animals for studying human disease progression and development. Mus musculus is small, but it shares strong genetic similarity with humans. Mice also reproduce and mature quickly. These traits make them efficient and economical mammals for scientific study.
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Rodents make up about 90% of all the animals used in research, the majority of which are mice.
Mice are easy and inexpensive to maintain, and their genetic similarity to humans, coupled with their short generation time and high fertility, make them ideal candidates for genetic manipulation and study.
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