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Green mice are genetically modified mice that have been engineered to carry the Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) gene, originally discovered in jellyfish. This gene causes specific cells or tissues in the mice to glow green when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light. The fluorescence allows scientists to easily track cells, observe gene expression, and study various biological processes in living organisms.

These transgenic mice have a wide range of applications in scientific research, including:

• Monitoring cellular and molecular processes in real time without harming the organism
• Identifying and visualizing specific types of cells in living tissues or in lab cultures
• Serving as models for studying diseases and testing new medications
• Advancing gene therapy and regenerative medicine research
• Understanding host-pathogen interactions (e.g., bacteria and viruses)
• Investigating developmental biology and how tissues and organs form and function

Additionally, chimera mice created using GFP-labeled stem cells are valuable for studying the role of stem cells in tissue formation. Overall, these glowing mice are powerful tools in genetics, cell biology, medical research, and pharmaceutical development.