C57BL/6-Aged Mouse Details
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.
How Well Does the C57BL/6NCrl Mouse Age?
Our interactive eBook includes detailed graphs and reference tables for body composition, chemistry, and hematology on both early and late adult C57BL/6NCrl mice to show how this model changes with age.
Genetic Uniformity
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.
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.
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LOCATION: Hollister
UNIT: H47
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Canadian pricing is the same as US.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the C57BL/6-Aged Mouse Model
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What is the oldest C57BL/6-Aged mouse you will have available for sale?
We currently have up to twelve-month-old animals available for sale and will continue holding animals up to 18-months old. The initial stock will be a year old in September 2020 and 18-months old in March 2021. If you're interested in receiving older animals, please let us know and we can hold them until they're at the required age for your research.
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Do you have any other aged mice or rats available?
Currently, we are only offering C57BL/6-Aged mice. If you are interested in other aged rat or mouse models, please contact us about our Preconditioning Aging Services.
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Where are the C57BL/6-Aged mice produced?
These mice are currently produced at our Hollister, CA facility.
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How will the C57BL/6-Aged mice be shipped?
The mice will be shipped in divided crates with their cagemates.