Mouse Epigenome Consortium

The Mouse Epigenome Consortium is a collaborative scientific effort to map and understand the chemical modifications—called epigenetic marks—on the DNA of mice. These marks influence gene activity without changing the DNA sequence itself and play vital roles in development, health, and disease. By creating detailed reference maps of these epigenetic patterns across various mouse tissues and cell types, researchers aim to better understand gene regulation mechanisms, which can also inform human biology and medical research. This resource supports scientists worldwide in exploring how genes are controlled and how disruptions can lead to health issues.