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Peromyscus mice as a model for studying natural variation.

Nicole L Bedford¹, Hopi E Hoekstra¹

¹Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, United States.

|June 18, 2015

Summary

Deer mice (Peromyscus) are abundant North American mammals extensively studied for population genetics, disease ecology, and behavior. Their rich natural history and emerging genomic data establish them as key models for understanding adaptation and natural variation.

Keywords:

Peromyscus adaptation ecology evolution mouse natural history the natural history of model organisms

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Area of Science:

Ecology
Evolutionary Biology
Genetics

Background:

The deer mouse (Peromyscus) is North America's most abundant mammal, inhabiting diverse terrestrial environments.
Its extensive natural history research makes it a valuable subject for biological studies.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the significance of Peromyscus as a model organism.
To showcase advances in understanding natural variation and adaptation using Peromyscus.

Main Methods:

Long-term field observations and descriptive studies.
Application of modern genetic and genomic techniques.
Integration of field data with laboratory experiments.

Main Results:

Peromyscus research has significantly advanced population genetics, disease ecology, longevity, endocrinology, and behavior.
Recent studies combine field and lab work for new insights.

Conclusions:

Peromyscus serves as a crucial model organism for studying natural variation and adaptation.
Ongoing research continues to yield exciting discoveries across multiple biological disciplines.