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Acclimating Mice to Humans

Location: Seattle, Washington
Group: Rodents
Species: Mouse
Research Areas: Immune related diseases

Ensuring mice are comfortable when handling is important for the mouse and for the science. Mice, like other animals, respond well to positive experiences. This helps to minimize or even eliminate stress when on a study.

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Exploring How the Brain Works

The brain controls everything from movement and memory to emotions and decision-making, but there is still much we don't understand about how…
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Mice and Multiple Sclerosis Research

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Understanding the Brain and Behavior

Understanding mental health starts with understanding the brain. Research with rats has helped scientists investigate how brain circuits, chemicals and life experiences…
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Cozy in a Nest

This research mouse is curled up asleep in a nest. Nest building is a natural and important behavior for mice. Given appropriate…

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