The close relationship between house mice and humans offers scientists a unique opportunity to study historical human migrations. A recent study by researchers from the Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics of the CAS and the Institute of Vertebrate Biology of the CAS, published in the Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, brings new insights. The extensive research included genetic samples from over 8,000 mice and is reshaping our understanding of the colonization of Europe by mice, providing a fresh perspective on human–animal interactions.

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