Mice

Definition

Mice refers to small rodents that are commonly used in scientific research as animal models due to their genetic similarity to humans and ease of handling.

Related terms

Animal Models:

Refers to organisms (like mice) that are used in scientific research to mimic certain biological processes or diseases found in humans.

Genetic Similarity: Describes the degree of similarity between the genes of two different organisms, such as mice and humans.

Handling Ease: Indicates how easy it is for researchers to care for and manipulate experimental animals like mice during experiments.