Author Archives: Ryan David Tuttle, M.A.; Educator

Avocado Oil

MisterMiceGuy was exploring increasing fat content in the diet of nursing mothers with the addition of Avocado Oil. I mixed a batch of “Love Mash” using avocado oil instead of cod liver oil. Additionally, Mazuri mouse feed was coated in Avocado Oil before being added to the food hopper. A nursing female, Dopamine, who wasContinue reading “Avocado Oil”

Mouse Breeding Guide

FANCY MOUSE BREEDING One of my goals as a mouse breeder is to use mouse breeding to help others gain exposure to science and the natural world. I want to encourage and promote realistic animal breeding that’s based on science and I want it to be available to mature and responsible adults interested in theseContinue reading “Mouse Breeding Guide”

New Lab Cages

So far MisterMiceGuy has used 10 gallon glass aquariums and extra large plastic critter carriers with a modified lid to house his mice. Recently MisterMiceGuy acquired 5 mouse lab breeding cages from Reptile Basics Inc. The cages are made from durable High-density polyethylene and have a 1/4″ stainless screen top with accomodations for food andContinue reading “New Lab Cages”

Improving Mouse Breeding Success With Nutrition

So here at MisterMiceGuy I have been having trouble getting my mice to reproduce and so I’ve been exploring potential factors that might being impairing my mice from breeding. I’ve been looking into factors such as parasites as well as improving nutrition to overcome this hurdle. Something that can affect breeding and pup survival isContinue reading “Improving Mouse Breeding Success With Nutrition”

The Common Mouse Mite, Myocoptes musculinus

Mites are a common problem in laboratory mice with somewhere around 33% of research institutions reporting at least one colony infection of mites (Mook and Benjamin 2008). The most common species being the surface-feeding species, Myocoptes musculinus (Mook and Benjamin 2008). The life cycle of Myocoptes musculinus ranges from 8 to 14 day with eggsContinue reading “The Common Mouse Mite, Myocoptes musculinus”

MisterMiceGuy Wins Best in Show at the FMBA Virtual Show

MisterMiceGuy has won best in show at FMBA’s 2019 virtual show. The win was announced in the March Mouse Minute magazine Issue 55. The winner was featured on the cover of the magazine and is shown above. This is a Under 8 week (U8) old male Blue Merle Texel owned by MisterMiceGuy. In addition toContinue reading “MisterMiceGuy Wins Best in Show at the FMBA Virtual Show”

Activist Bias in Science: Activism vs. Empirical Evidence

Left-wing activists are often skeptical of the idea of scientific objectivity, viewing it as an inherently biased perspective that supports existing power structures.  Additionally, they often oppose empirical observations especially when they do not align with their activist goals. This opposition to objectivity can lead to an emphasis on narratives that align with ideological valuesContinue reading “Activist Bias in Science: Activism vs. Empirical Evidence”

From Conformity to Curiosity: Why Critical Thinking Matters More Than Ever

Introduction:Growing up in a fundamentalist Christian environment, I learned that questioning religious doctrines or leadership was forbidden. My curiosity was stifled by a culture of silence, and dissent was met with disapproval. I was taught that asking the “wrong” questions could lead me astray and that certain truths were not open for discussion. This conditioningContinue reading “From Conformity to Curiosity: Why Critical Thinking Matters More Than Ever”

Charles Darwin & Natural Selection

Charles Darwin: The Foundations of Evolution and Its Impact on Cognitive Behavioral Psychology General Background Charles Darwin, born on February 12, 1809, in Shrewsbury, England, remains one of the most influential figures in scientific history. His upbringing in a well-educated family set the stage for his lifelong curiosity about the natural world. Darwin’s initial academicContinue reading “Charles Darwin & Natural Selection”