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Laboratory mouse cradled in a gloved hand.

Mice used in laboratory experiments are bred and grown specifically for the purpose. Ethical practices and oversight ensure that they are comfortable and their suffering is minimised.

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Rights: Ionna Chernova, CC BY 4.0
Published: 10 September 2024Updated: 7 March 2024Size: 9.23 MB
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