Knockout mouse: Quick Facts

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Key People

Smithies, Oliver

Oliver Smithies

American scientist

Martin Evans

Martin Evans

British scientist

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Mario R. Capecchi

American scientist

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Animal Factoids

Lion (panthera leo)

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Sea otter (Enhydra lutris), also called great sea otter, rare, completely marine otter of the northern Pacific, usually found in kelp beds. Floats on back. Looks like sea otter laughing. saltwater otters

Animal Group Names

Mute swan with cygnet. (birds)

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