About mymouse.org

• The goal of mymouse.org is to facilitate international collaborative research between phenotype screening centers and the mouse mutagenesis community, and to promote interactions among scientists interested in analyzing the biological mechanisms linking genes, function, and phenotypes. The www.mymouse database identifies opportunities for the discovery of gene function with laboratories at your own institution and world wide.

• Mymouse.org features:


• A list of screening laboratories with specific details on the assay performed, and direct email links to the principal investigator to discuss and arrange for the analysis of a new mutant.
• An interactive database where individuals can enter new mutants or search for a specific mutant mouse model for collaborative analysis.
• Notification services to inform visitors of new mutants and screening laboratories.

• The key feature of this website is that it will only contain laboratories actively interested in collaboration, and mutant mice currently available for study. However, participation in the web site does not require anyone to agree to collaborate. That decision is entirely open and left up to the participants.

• Using mymouse.org is far more effective than a routine literature search to identify interested laboratories and available mutants. If you have an uncharacterized mutant, you can get advice or set up a screening assay today.

• We encourage new participants, and welcome suggestions for enhancements. Mymouse.org will serve as a catalyst to accelerate discovery and analysis of the many novel phenotypes arising from current mouse mutagenesis research. 

We look forward to your participation.

Development Team: Caleb Davis, Dan Burgess, Jing Qian, and Jeff Noebels.