Mice and men: Making the most of our similarities
Because a big chunk of the genetic information that goes into building a mouse is also needed to put together a human, mice are often employed in the laboratory as genetic stunt doubles for man. In fact, the similarities between sections of human and mouse DNA enable researchers working with mouse genes to make surprisingly accurate predictions about the location and function of their human counterparts. For over 40 years, ORNL researchers have been studying the nuances of the genetic relationship between mice and humans, sometimes with considerable fanfare, other times in relative obscurity, but always with the goals of increasing the understanding of the subtle language of genetics and improving human lives. Some of the laboratory`s latest research in this area is described in this article.
- OSTI ID:
- 35640
- Journal Information:
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory Review, Vol. 27, Issue 1-2; Other Information: PBD: 1994
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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