The Mouse Is Not Enough
The invasive nature of embryo retrieval has necessitated the use of a mammalian species that reproduces rapidly and is inexpensive to house – the mouse.
By Peter Pfeffer and Debra Berg
Fundamental differences in embryonic development mean that research using mice may not be reliably applied to other mammals, and that cattle embryos may be a better model for stem cell studies in humans.
Peter Pfeffer and Debra Berg are Senior Scientists at Agresearch in Hamilton, New Zealand.
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