Mice have brains that are very similar to a human’s. They are also much simpler to study compared to human brains. They are very easy to breed and train. Researchers already have a very good understanding of mice brains, and recently the Allen Institute mapped out many mice’s brains. They used these maps to create an “average”. This allows many other researchers to use their map to make studying even easier. “In doing so, neuroscientists will have a tool with which to develop new research programs and accelerate research already underway.”
