Nature.com May 15, 2026 • 11:10

Genetic survey exposes flaws in widely used mouse models - Nature

A survey of more than 300 mouse strains has found widespread discrepancies between how mutant mice are reported and their actual genetic make-up.

C57BL/6 mice, such as the one pictured here, are commonly used in animal research. Credit: Dani Maver/Alamy
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Genetic survey exposes flaws in widely used mouse models - Nature

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