Comfy mice lead to better science: Are cold mice affecting drug testing?
Friday, March 30, 2012 - 21:30
in Biology & Nature
Nine out of 10 drugs successfully tested in mice and other animal models ultimately fail to work in people, and one reason may be that laboratory mice are cold, according to an expert. Scientists report that given the proper materials, mice will build a cozy nest that allows them to naturally regulate their temperatures to a comfortable level.
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