Genetically modified mouse

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/genetically-modified-mouse

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Mus musculus
2. What is the habitat?Exclusively maintained in controlled laboratory environments worldwide, bred for specific research protocols
3. What are genetically modified mice and why do scientists use them?Genetically modified mice are mice whose genes have been changed in the lab. Scientists use them because they are very similar to humans, grow quickly, and are easy to change, helping researchers study diseases and test new medicines.
4. How do scientists change the genes of mice?Scientists use methods like injecting DNA into fertilized eggs, editing genes in embryonic stem cells, or using CRISPR‑Cas9 to add, delete, or modify specific genes.

Genetically Engineered Mouse Model (GEMM): A mouse whose genome has been intentionally altered using genetic engineering techniques for research purposes.