Mutant Mouse Resource & Research Centers

“...the first step out of the maze for young men begins by reasserting to them the virtue of hard work — an often grueling but indispensable part of finding the right answers in science.” Read the essay with our gift article here: nytimes.com/2025/10/03/opi…

Some good research "food for thought... " nature.com/articles/d4158…

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We're taking efforts to improve the information of new strains at the MMRRC, with our new Strain Quality Control. To view an example of one, visit this strain: #gene_info_Strain_Quality_Control" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">mmrrc.org/catalog/sds.ph…

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"To be clear, there is no replacement yet for animal research in biomedical science...it remains to be seen how faithfully these [stem cell] reprogrammed cells and organoids mimic various complex biological processes.

Mice treated with a copper drug repaired faulty brain proteins, reversing Parkinson’s symptoms and offering new hope. Source: goodnewsnetwork.org/scientists-rev…

What happens when lifesaving research quietly disappears? A look at critical NIH-funded projects lost to sudden budget cuts: projects.propublica.org/nih-cuts-resea…

Imagine a future where the smell of menthol could alleviate some of the worst symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Read More: theconversation.com/when-mice-with…

Scientists used gene-edited mice to test a custom therapy for a deadly infant liver disease—then saved a real child! (P. S. , A MMRRC Center Director is an author on this paper! ) Source: nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…

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Food for thought - "There’s no mystery to innovation and economic growth; the US must nurture its scientists or find out the hard way.

Something different: 3D-printing inside a living mouse’s bladder using sound waves! No cuts. Just ultrasound. Curious? Find out in Science: science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

Scientists can now guide how cells self-organize using internal forces. Imagine using this to grow tissues in mice faster to test new therapies. Source: journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/1…

Mouse studies reveal gut viruses help antibiotics — without them, bacteria resist treatment. 🐭🦠Source: cell.com/cell-host-micr…

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Sweden launches PROMISE, a national initiative to integrate large-scale multi-omics data with healthcare and research. By bridging fragmented datasets and improving data access, Sweden aims to unlock the full potential of precision medicine.

As federal funding cuts threaten to stall vital research into conditions like Alzheimer's, diabetes, and endometriosis, we're here to continue our support for America as a foundation for research excellence.

In an era where chronic illnesses are on the rise and research funding faces unprecedented challenges, the role of the MMRRC has never been more critical.