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1) I need a new animal model. What should I do first?

The crucial first step when making a new animal model is determining which knockout or knockin strategy will best support your research plans. When you first contact ingenious one of our scientific consultants will work with you to evaluate different options for your new model.

2) Can my lab or my institute’s core facility perform part of the work?

Absolutely! We’ve worked many times in the past to incorporate our customers’ expertise into projects.

3) How long will my project take?

Timelines vary depending on the complexity of the model and the methods used to generate it. A new knockout mouse model can be generated in as little as 6-7 months. Read our “What Is The Mouse Knockout Timeline?” blog post to learn more.

4) How much will my project cost?

Click here to download our current price sheet for academic customers. If you’re conducting for-profit research please contact us for current prices. These costs reflect the level of effort and expertise required for each and every animal model project.

Note that no upfront payment is necessary. The first invoice will be sent after the project successfully passes its first milestone.

5) What will you deliver at the end of the project?

Our standard delivery is a minimum of two germline transmission F1 heterozygous mice. Whenever possible we deliver at least one male and one female.

6) What is your guarantee?

Most mouse projects we undertake are backed by our ironclad guarantee: we’ll do whatever it takes to deliver your model.

7) When do I get a targeting vector design?

Before the project is initiated we’ll work with you to develop an overall strategy for generating your new line. After your project is initiated one of our construct designers will carefully analyze the sequence of the target region and develop a detailed strategy that’s specific down to the single nucleotide level. This design will be provided to you for review, and cloning will begin when you approve the design.