mice

[mahys]

noun

1. plural of mouse.

mice

/ maɪs /

noun

1. the plural of mouse

Idioms and Phrases

see best-laid plans of mice and men; when the cat's away, mice will play. Also see under mouse.

Example Sentences

Surprisingly, their genetic blueprint is closer to humans than to mice, making them an important species for studying how organisms maintain health over long lifespans.

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In animal studies, this innovative formula successfully restored healthy blood iron levels in anemic mice while preventing inflammation and keeping the gut microbiome balanced.

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By pairing their experimental "nonspecific" mRNA vaccine with immune checkpoint inhibitors -- common cancer drugs that help the immune system recognize and destroy tumors -- the researchers observed a powerful antitumor response in mice.

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"But while our results in mice were striking, there are clear limitations in directly projecting these findings onto human patients. More research using human samples and patients will be necessary to confirm our hypotheses."

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When they removed a protein called BAAT, which produces conjugated bile acids, the tumor load in mice dropped significantly.

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