The phrase "mouse strains" refers to different types or breeds of mice that have been created through selective breeding for specific traits or characteristics. Full definition
Currently, it takes up to 10 months — and as much as $ 100,000 — to develop a knockout mouse strain. (sciencemag.org)
Different mouse strains, which have different genetic backgrounds, show different levels of preference for addictive substances. (jax.org)
This system could be used in combination with hundreds of existing mouse strains that have been engineered to express known cancer genes, allowing researchers to study more thoroughly the interactions of multiple genes. (sciencedaily.com)