Peromyscus Genetic Stock Center
phone: 803.777.3107 fax: 803.576.5780 or e-mail: peromyscus@stkctr.biol.sc.edu
The deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) and congeneric species are
the most common native North American mammal. They range from Alaska to Central
America and occur in many natural habitats. Because of their abundance, these
mice constitute a major component of nearctic terrestrial ecosystems.
Laboratory stock of both wild-type and genetically variant Peromyscus are
used for investigations in which laboratory-based studies can be interfaced with
those of natural populations. Deer mice differ distinctly from laboratory house
mice (Mus domesticus) and rats (Rattus norvegicus) and are not
closely related to these species. The deer mouse colony at the
University of South Carolina has been designated a genetic stock center
under a grant from the Special Projects Program of the
National Science Foundation and a P40 grant
from the National Institutes of Health. The
major function of the Stock Center is to provide genetically characterized types
of Peromyscus in limited quantities to scientific investigators. Continuation
of the center is dependent upon significant external utilization, therefore
potential users are encouraged to take advantage of this resource.
Sufficient animals of the mutant types generally can be provided to initiate a
breeding stock. Some what larger numbers, up to about 50 animals, can be
provided from the wild-type stocks. A user fee of $25.00 per wild-type animal and $33.00 per mutant or other
special types is charged. The user assumes the cost of air shipment. Animals
lost in transit are replaced without charge. Tissues, blood, skins, etc. can
also be supplied at a modest fee. Arrangements for special orders will be
negotiated. This page updated 15
December 2008 by peromyscus@stkctr.biol.sc.edu.
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The Peromyscus Genetic Stock Center is supported by NSF grant
DBI-0742680 and NIH grant P40 RR014279