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About 99% of mouse genes have a homolog in the human genome, and for 80% of these genes, the best match in the human genome has, in turn, its best match against the orthologous mouse gene in the conserved syntenic interval.
A family of 6 mice can multiply into a family of 60 mice in 3 months. Reaching sexual maturity at about four weeks of age, itâs easy to understand how a mouse population within a home can quickly grow out-of-hand. Mice produce a great number of young, but have a high mortality rate. 2  Mice are an important source of food for wildlife such as hawks, owls, and fox which can control populations outdoors. 3  The lifespan of a house mouse is approximately 1 year.