When a strain is not available on a repository such as Jax, how do I request an animal from another researcher? Is it as simple as sending them an email or is there another method to go about it that I am unaware of?
It depend on the type of transgenic mice you want. for example, if the mice are a big concern of bio safety, it is more than asking by email as it has many bio security compliance requirements by each lab and each country. If not, by discussing with your immediate scientific boss why not. go and ask, don' t waste time. good luck.