We are the first laboratory at the University of Illinois at Chicago to raise germ-free mice
We are the first laboratory at the University of Illinois at Chicago to raise germ-free mice
More than 120 years ago, the first animal devoid of any bacteria was raised. In recent years work with germ-free animals has become essential for studies aiming to understand the diverse roles of the microbiome.
If you are an investigator at UIC and interested in projects involving germ-free mice, please contact us. We are not set up as a fee-for-service core, but are happy to help out in the form of collaborations.
Current setup in our dedicated room:
Current setup in our dedicated room:
- 2 breeding isolators
- 2 experimental isolators for long-term experiments
- 2 biosafety cabinets for short-term experiments
