Inbred mouse strains

Inbred mouse strains are groups of mice that have been bred over many generations to be genetically identical. This means each mouse within a strain shares nearly the same DNA, which reduces variation in experiments. Researchers use these strains to study specific genetic traits or diseases because their consistent genetics help ensure reliable and reproducible results. Inbred strains are maintained through brother-sister matings, leading to a stable genetic makeup, making them valuable tools in biomedical research for understanding genetics, drug effects, and disease mechanisms.