Track Simple and Complex Genotypes

Your research relies on the accuracy and traceability of your colony's genotyping results. Poorly recorded genotypes can result in months of wasted efforts, wasted grant dollars and most importantly non-compliance with the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement).

SoftMouse makes genotype recording easy, standardized and searchable. Customize your Gene and Allele drop down lists based on the standard nomenclature and simply pick and choose the gene/allele combinations that make up the genotype based on your results.

Complete your record keeping by uploading genotype gel images to mice or litters for future reference. Yes, that's right, no more cutting and pasting gel images into your lab book!

Colony Counts, Statistics and Reports

With SoftMouse, getting total real time counts of your colony is just a click away!

A quick click on your Mouseline list will show you just how many alive mouse/rat records, cages, mating records and unweaned litters you have, all broken down by line! Using data that you inputted into your account, you can also see stats on your lines to get a better idea on breeding performance.

Information on past records and along with detailed reports can be pulled out using the comprehensive Mouse Filter. Tracking your mouse counts toward your protocol limits has never been easier!

Plan Experiments and Spot Trends

With the SoftMouse filtering tools, you can quickly locate animals for experiments. A quick search can narrow down your colony by mouseline, genotpye, age, sex, cage location, and any other parameter you wish to search by.

Simply select your cohort and add them to an experimental record. From here, you can customize your Study Design and input the experimental variables you wish to track. Set a timecourse for ongoing tasks, such as weight tracking or tumor growth size measurement or drug treatments - whatever your experiment calls for!

Finally your SoftMouse Calendar will automatically keep track of all of your important dates. And even more will send you email alerts so you never miss a time sensitive task again!

Data Centralization and Upload Files

The best part about using SoftMouse is that all of you data is not only standardized, but centralized in one secure location, accessible from any device.

Use the upload file feature to ensure all relevant mouse data is attached to key records, such as genotype gel images, necropsy reports, histology data, genotyping protocols, mouseline characteristics, etc.

Word docs, Spreadsheets, PDF files, any image files, any stat files, all are accepted!