Of mice and men
Scientists have sequenced the genomes (genetic codes) of 17 strains of common lab mice--an achievement that lays the groundwork for the identification of genes responsible for important traits, including diseases that afflict both mice and humans. Source: National Science Foundation - Discipline: Genetics...
Source: LabSpaces - Thursday, 15 September, 2011
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