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EMMA--the European mouse mutant archive
Michael Hagn1, Susan Marschall, Martin Hrabè de Angelis
1GSF National Research Center for Environment and Health, Institute of Experimental Genetics, Ingolstaedter Landstr. 1, D-85764 Neuherberg, Germany.
Briefings in Functional Genomics & Proteomics
|August 22, 2007
Summary
The European Mouse Mutant Archive (EMMA) provides researchers with free access to archived mutant mouse lines and disease models. This European network aims to unify and distribute valuable mouse research tools for scientific advancement.
Area of Science:
- * Genetics and Genomics
- * Animal Models for Research
- * Biobanking and Archiving
Background:
- * The European Mouse Mutant Archive (EMMA) is a collaborative network of seven European partners.
- * It serves as a primary repository for mutant mouse lines within Europe.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To establish and manage a unified repository for maintaining and distributing mouse mutations.
- * To provide the scientific community with free access to a wide range of disease models and research tools.
Main Methods:
- * Archiving services for mutant mouse lines.
- * Distribution of disease models and research tools.
- * Generation of germ-free (axenic) mice.
- * Hosting cryopreservation courses.
Main Results:
- * EMMA offers a centralized, free archiving service for mutant mouse lines.
- * Provides access to diverse disease models and research tools.
- * Facilitates the generation of specialized mouse models and offers cryopreservation training.
Conclusions:
- * EMMA functions as a vital resource for the global scientific community.
- * The consortium enhances research capabilities through accessible mouse models and archiving services.
- * EMMA is a founder member of the Federation of International Mouse Resources (FIMRe).
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