Definition of «young mice»

The phrase "young mice" refers to baby or small mice that are still quite young and haven't grown fully.

To examine its effects, the researchers cut calorie intake by 40 percent in young mice and by 30 percent in middle - aged monkeys. (sciencedaily.com)
In 2012, researchers reversed some of the effects of cognitive decline by pumping the blood of young mice into old mice. (newscientist.com)
The authors went on to study young mice with white - matter nerve damage similar to that seen in premature babies. (scientificamerican.com)
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