Of the many mouse species that inhabit North America, only a few actually find their way into homes. Here's how to recognize ...

Some common types include: House mice. House mice are usually gray with cream-colored bellies. Their fur color may vary from light brown to dark gray, though it depends on where the mouse lives.

The study shows that mice born without a mother can not only survive but also grow up to have their own offspring, opening ...

Called HuT mice for humanized telomeres, these rodents open up different kinds of studies on cellular aging in a mammal body and the various organs. ... Mice live an average 2½ to 3 years, ...

• Distinct types of mice build different nests. They’re cool outside, but in your home, they could start a fire by chewing through electrical wires, block a dryer vent, or gnaw through furniture.

For animals that cannot be housed socially for scientific reasons, such as rodents on food intake–energy expenditure studies, the provision of environmental enrichment may alleviate stress.