mortality/aging
• Background Sensitivity: mice that survive have a normal life span
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• Background Sensitivity: the number of mutants that die can range from 12% to 47% depending on genetic background
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behavior/neurological
• Background Sensitivity: mutants can be identified between 14 and 25 days of age on this background but abnormal phenotype may not be seen for 50 days depending on genetic background
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• mice prop themselves with their chins during attempted walking movements
• severity is constant with advancing age
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• mice rest on their bellies
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nervous system
• suggested by luxol fast blue staining of histological sections
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reproductive system
• Background Sensitivity: males on the original strain are infertile but can be fertile on hybrid backgrounds
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