MiceTech Talk Episode 1: Let's Talk Cryopreservation

In our inaugural show, we chat about why you should have cryopreserved your strains way before this pandemic started (oops!), sperm vs. embryo cryopreservation - which is better, how long it takes to

MiceTech Talk Episode 2: Let's Talk Cohorts

Did you know using sperm from just two males can produce 100’s of offspring in a single generation? Before you start ramping up your colony using traditional breeding, consider using alternative metho

MiceTech Talk Episode 3: Let's Talk New Colonies

How many mice should I order to establish my colony? Because mice might seem expensive at first, you might be tempted to only get 1. But if the single mouse you received doesn’t breed or gets sick, yo

MiceTech Talk Episode 4: Let's Talk Mouse Transmission of COVID-19

Many research teams are concerned that laboratory mice could transmit the COVID-19 disease. This virus infects a number of pets and other animals after close contact with infected people. Is COVID-19

MiceTech Talk Episode 5: Let's Talk New Mice Tips

Have you actually had the time to properly prepare when ordering new research mice? In this episode, we cover the top tips on preparing for your new mice (health, housing, genotyping, etc.) and how to

MiceTech Talk Episode 6: Let's Talk Breeding

Is breeding mice getting you down? Trying to figure out the best way to maintain your strains? Are your mice going through a breeding slump? Breeding can be challenging but it doesn’t always have to b

MiceTech Talk Episode 7: Let's Talk Controls

Have you ever looked at a strain name and wondered what all those letters and numbers are and why they are important? Nomenclature can tell you a lot about what the appropriate control mice for your e

MiceTech Talk Episode 8: Let's Talk Checklists for a Well-Written Manuscript

What is the key information you need to include in your paper to ensure that your studies meet the highest standards of scientific rigor and transparency? In this episode, we help you with some tips o

MiceTech Talk: Let’s Talk Humanized Mice - Part 1