Australian BioResources

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AUSTRALIAN BIORESOURCES (ABR) OFFERS A RANGE OF SERVICES TO ASSIST OUR CLIENTS WITH BREEDING AND MANAGEMENT OF LAB MICE

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ABR provides services that can help clients generate or source new mouse lines, as well as assist with the efficient management of existing mouse colonies. We can also archive mouse lines through cryopreservation.
  • Utilizing cutting-edge CRISPR/Cas9 technology, the MEGA service (Mouse Engineering Garvan – ABR) enables rapid and cost-effective generation of genetically engineered mice. This advanced technology allows for the precise introduction of single nucleotide mutations, insertions, or constitutive knockouts.
  • The ABR import service can source live mice or frozen embryos or sperm from international (overseas) or domestic (within Australia) facilities, and is able to perform post arrival quarantine in a Biosecurity Approved Arrangement facility. We can rederive mouse lines into the clean breeding area.
  • Genotyping results can be obtained as early as 3 weeks of age by combining early mouse identification through tail tattooing (at 2 weeks of age) with the Mouse Genotyping Service. This allows for swift colony management, saving time and money.
  • Sperm or embryos can be frozen when colonies are no longer needed, minimising animal wastage.
  • Skilled ABR technicians can provide support for phenotype monitoring or pre-conditioning of animals for approved research protocols.
  • Surgically modified mouse models are available on request.

For further information about any of these services contact enquiries@abr.org.au

All services are ordered using Stuart Web.  If you don’t have a Stuart Web account please see Set up Account or Stuart Web Access to download an application form.

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Imports and Exports

Australian BioResources (ABR) specialises in providing a comprehensive import and export service, allowing researchers to get on with research

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Mouse Genotyping

ABR, in conjunction with Garvan Molecular Genetics (GMG), offers a quick and convenient genotyping service for our clients.

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Rederivation

Rederivation is a process that aims to remove disease-causing micro-organisms (pathogens) from mouse colonies.

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Cryopreservation

Cryopreservation of sperm and embryos is used to preserve mouse lines that are no longer needed for research.

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Genome Editing – The MEGA Service

The MEGA service can generate new mouse lines quickly and cheaply using CRISPR/Cas9 technology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Australian BioResources Frequently Asked Questions