UC Davis Mouse Biology Program

06/03/2026

All about the connection...The MMRRC has a great methbod to eliminate guesswork in experimental design via the Strain GQC Report to map genomic variations and find improved information from model selection. Read More Here: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aec3177

05/26/2026

Allele in a day's work: A new MMRRC paper delivers a framework to optimize design and elevate reporting in mouse models. 🔬
Far from focusing on flawed models, the work is about supporting researchers and improving scientific rigor. 🔗 https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aec3177

04/24/2026

We are quite happy for Dr. Franklin on all his achievements, his mentorship, and his help with research the world over! For more info visit: https://cvm.missouri.edu/craig-franklin-receives-james-russell-lindsey-distinguished-lectureship-award/

04/21/2026

Who knew the YAK could hold the secret to healing the human brain? (Hint - gene is Retsat) Source: https://www.the-scientist.com/a-genetic-mutation-found-in-yaks-boosts-myelin-repair-74204

04/13/2026

An update to our podcast series, this one focusing on some ideas, both old and new, as to the age old question, Why a Mouse Model?...https://mbp.mousebiology.org/news/why-a-mouse/

04/10/2026

A new Scn8a R1872W mouse model is paving the way for CRISPR-based epilepsy treatments. Source: https://www.jci.org/articles/view/196402

04/02/2026

New research explores a promising, low-toxicity transplant strategy for diabetes. Learn more: https://www.jci.org/articles/view/201105 And to view diabetic specific models, visit: https://www.mmrrc.org/catalog/StrainCatalogSearchForm.php?search_query=DOID:9352

04/02/2026

New explorations in diabetes research, weighing the potential of a new, low-toxicity transplant strategy: https://www.jci.org/articles/view/201105 And for diabetic focused models: https://www.mmrrc.org/catalog/StrainCatalogSearchForm.php?search_query=DOID:9352

03/17/2026

At a time when global competitors are accelerating their investments in biomedical research, America cannot afford to fall behind... Read More Here: https://www.fiercebiotech.com/research/despite-delays-nih-grants-generated-250-return-366b-investment-2025-report?utm_medium=email&utm_source=nl&utm_campaign=LS-NL-FiercePharma&oly_enc_id=7909F9469778I5B

02/25/2026

Advances in organ and computer models are raising the prospect that some animal experiments could be eliminated. But there are still huge hurdles to overcome. Read More Here:

Advances in organ and computer models are raising the prospect that some animal experiments could be eliminated. But there are still huge hurdles to overcome.