Home / Animals in Research / Rodents Gallery Cupped Hands to Handle Mice Location: Seattle, Washington Group: Rodents Species: Mouse Research Areas: Immune related diseases Handling mice with cupped hands has been shown to reduce stress. Animals that are stress-free allow scientists to gather accurate and more reliable data during the research study. Share this story: Animals in Research Exiting the Tunnel Tunnels can be used to comfortably handle mice. Injections can also be provided in a stress-free manner using the tunnel. After the… Animals in Research Transporting a Mouse using Cupped Handling One way to ensure a positive experience for mice in research is to use the cupped handling technique when transporting them to… Animals in Research Square Tunnel Tunnels allow mice to carry out natural behaviors like hiding and climbing. Some tunnels are square, making it easier for mice to… Animals in Research Mouse Returned to Home Cage via Tunnel When changing or transporting a mouse back to its home cage after a procedure, tunnels help to reduce stress. The mouse is… View More Rodents