Most lab mice are kept in pristine conditions, but a few immunologists think a dose of dirt could make them a better model of human disease... Read more: https://go.nature.com/2ESiC0U | Nature

This week we will be sharing information about the use of #MiceInResearch for medical and scientific purposes. Mice are the most used animal in scientific research in Great Britain, watch this video to find out why! All week signatories of the Concordat on Openness on Animal Research, including some of the top universities and research institutes across the country, will be sharing information about their work in mice on Twitter. Head to the hashtag on twitter to follow along: https://twitter.co