The sequencing of the mouse genome, a landmark special issue from Nature

The mouse genome
This week, Nature publishes the genome sequence of the lab mouse: an event with major significance for human biology and medicine through mouse models of human disease. Read our complete coverage in our special free web focus http://www.nature.com/nature/mousegenome .

Companion articles report the initial analysis of the sequence, the most comprehensive picture of the mouse transcriptome yet, a  description of variation in strains of laboratory mice, as well as news, features and an interactive history of the mouse in genetics. 

All content is available free online, visit http://www.nature.com/nature/mousegenome 

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