When laboratory mice step out of their plastic cages and into real soil, their behavior changes so dramatically that it ...

New research suggests that the commonly used ‘lab mouse’ may display behaviors entirely distinct from their wild-derived counterparts, prompting new considerations for the future of animal-based ...

Dusty barns, gleaming stables, and damp basements. These are all places where you might find a house mouse—or a member of my research team. I’m an evolutionary biologist, and my lab at Drexel ...

A new study has examined social behavior of lab mice in large outdoor enclosures. A new Cornell University study is the first to examine social behavior of lab mice in large outdoor enclosures. The ...

One of Aesop’s fables tells of two cousin mice, one from the country and the other from the city. Though related, their habits and preferences are remarkably different. The country mouse enjoys simple ...