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Published online 5 December 2002 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news021202-10
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Mice make medical history
The scientific credentials of the lab mouse are impressive.
A dog may be man's best friend but the humble mouse, Mus musculus, is certainly our greatest ally. With today's publication of its genetic sequence, it is time to tip hats to the animal that has shaped our scientific and medical landscape.
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