2. Mice: Tiny Mammals, Big Genetic Overlap
Humans and mice share approximately 85% of their protein-coding genes, underscoring a significant genetic overlap. (genome.gov) This similarity forms the basis for using mice as model organisms in medical research, enabling scientists to study human diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. (stagetestdomain3.nih.gov) For more information, see the NIH’s overview: (stagetestdomain3.nih.gov)