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| M. Musculus is a eukaryotic model used for genetic analysis as it closely relates to humans<ref>BigPicture. Model organisms in genetics research: the mouse. 2011 [cited 05/12/17]; Available from:https://bigpictureeducation.com/model-organisms-genetics-research-mouse</ref>. They are a common type of house mouse, used to study human biology as it is easier to predict the genetic and physiological similarities<ref>Robert L. Perlman. Mouse models of human disease: An evolutionary perspective. Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health. 2016. Issue 1, pages 170-176.</ref>. M. Musculus are prone to cancers, blindness, obesity, diabetes, drug addiction, alcoholism, aggression and anxiety<sup>[1] </sup>. This makes M. Musculus a suitable model to study human diseases.
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