C57BL/6 aged mouse, C57BL/6NCrl
Nomenclature: C57BL/6NCrl
Type: Inbred
Description: C57BL/6 mice are the most used inbred strain in research. Our C57BL/6 mouse colonies are genetically identical within each strain, making them free of genetic differences that could impact research results. Inbred mouse strains exhibit a high degree of uniformity in their inherited characteristics, or phenotypes, which include appearance, behavior, and response to experimental treatments. Our aged animals are useful for studying various age-related diseases. At Charles River, cohorts of male and female mice are set aside at weaning, and will be housed together up until ~77 weeks of age. Mice are available for immediate studies, eliminating your need to wait for animals to naturally age.
Origin: Developed by C.C. Little in 1921, from a mating of Miss Abby Lathrop’s stock that also gave rise to strains C57BR and C57L. Strains 6 and 10 separated about 1937. To The Jackson Laboratory in 1948 from Hall. To NIH in 1951 from The Jackson Laboratory at F32. To Charles River in 1974 from NIH.
Genetic uniformity of C57 black mice
We use our International Genetic Standardization (IGS) program coupled with a pyramid mating system designed to maintain the highest levels of genetic uniformity in our C57BL/6 mice. The pyramid mating system ensures our C57BL/6 mice are genetically identical within each mouse strain. We also offer the C57BL/6 mouse, C57BL/6-Germ-Free mouse, and C57BL/6-Elite (SOPF) mouse with a VAF/Elite® health profile.
Coat color: Black
Strain code: 701
Ideal for: As mice age, they may develop age-related diseases such as cancer, dementia, Alzheimer’s, age-related hearing loss, bone density, obesity and diabetes.
Bred in: US
Health reports: Using strain nomenclature find the strain at links below
*Photos provided courtesy of Charles River