The golden (Syrian) hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) is a small rodent that belongs to the Cricetidae family. It has several unique features that are advantageous for the study of reproductive and… Click to show full abstract
The golden (Syrian) hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) is a small rodent that belongs to the Cricetidae family. It has several unique features that are advantageous for the study of reproductive and developmental biology, including a consistent estrous cycle (4 days), high responsiveness to conventional superovulation regimens, and the short gestation period (16 days).
               
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