Strain acquisition
New mutants are continually being added to the collection, and mutants that are in less demand are removed from the breeding colony after being preserved as frozen embryos, sperm, ovaries or a combination thereof, which assures their continued availability without occupying valuable mouse room space.
Where strains come from
- Many spontaneous mutations are discovered in the large breeding colonies at The Jackson Laboratory.
- Strains are also acquired from other investigators when they can no longer maintain them.
How to submit a strain
Strains may be submitted to the MMR through Jackson's Genetic Resources Committee using an online submission form.
How to find out about available strains
New mutations added to the MMR are announced to the scientific community by published descriptions in the scientific literature and in the new mutations listing, and by including them in the searchable Mouse Genome Informatics database and JAX® Mice databases.
Prices and ordering information
Stocks carrying new gene mutations are available from the MMR as breeding pairs or in small numbers of mutants and controls (up to 6 mice per order can be provided in 1 - 3 months). Greater numbers may be available for some strains.
All orders and inquiries about strain availability should be placed through Customer Service. Orders are shipped on a first-come-first-served basis. For up to date price and product information, search the JAX® Mice Database.
DNA is always preserved from all stocks and available from the DNA Resource.
