the mouse was fed autoclaved mouse diet (LM-485 Mouse/Rat Sterilizable Diet, Harlan Teklad Laboratory Animal Diets & Bedding, Madison, WI) and drank demineralized and acidified water (pH 2.5–3.0).

Food, in powdered form, is placed in a feeding assembly that rests on a precision modified Mettler Toledo Balance (0.01-210 g range). The mouse accesses food by eating from a spring-loaded feeder ...

The laboratory mouse or lab mouse is a small mammal of the order Rodentia which is bred and used for scientific research or feeders for certain pets. Laboratory mice are usually of the species Mus ...