Of mice and men: role of mice in biomedical research questioned

Authors

Christopher J. Degeling, University of WollongongFollow
Jane Johnson, University of Sydney

RIS ID

126476

Publication Details

Degeling, C. & Johnson, J. (2013). Of mice and men: role of mice in biomedical research questioned. The Conversation, 21 February 1-3.

Abstract

A study recently published in the peer-reviewed journal PNAS (Proceedings of the National of Academy Sciences) shows that mice are poor models for human inflammatory diseases. The paper, which focused on sepsis, burns and trauma, raises questions about the fundamental role of mice in biomedical research.