Abstract

Among animals used in research, teaching and testing, mice are now widely recognized as the most important model for human diseases and disorders. They comprise the majority of all experimental mammals and tend to be the model of choice used for research into many diseases/disorders including cancer, heart disease, asthma, Alzheimer’s, Down syndrome, deafness, osteoporosis, obesity, diabetes and even mental health research. Additionally the laboratory mouse continues to play a widely publicized vital role in the human genome project.
One of the most time-consuming activities in research laboratories is looking up information specific to the species or strain of animal being used. This book, part of the highly successful Handbook of Experimental Animals series, allows the user quick access to any point of interest on the mouse as an experimental model.
* Edited by Hans Hedrich, Hannover Medical School
* Comprehensive reference source written by international experts
* Well-illustrated with high quality detailed images
* Two-color, user-friendly format combined with color plate sections
"...a good reference on a broad range of mouse-related topics. ...the book is recommended for pathologists working in genomics research and for departmental-level libraries."
- Dr. C. B. Clifford, Charles River Laboratories for JOURNAL OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGY (2005)
"...it would be hard to find one that provides so much current and research-relevant information in one place."
- Lauretta W. Gerrity, University of Alabama at Birmingham in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ROENTGENOLOGY
"...well written and offers interesting background information for anyone in this field." (Neuromuscular Disorders, 2005)
"...easy to navigate and highly informative..."(Animal Lab News, June 2005)
"This well-researched text with numerous tables and photographs will be used for many years to come." (Contemporary Topics, 2005)