Hamster
Hamsters play a crucial role in various research areas like cancer, reproduction, virology, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases due to their physiological similarities to humans, particularly in lipid metabolism and atherogenesis.
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Baboon
Baboons, closely resembling humans in physiology, serve as vital models in various research areas such as neonatal lung disease, atherosclerosis, pregnancy, nutrition, liver disease, brain imaging, epilepsy, and xenotransplantation.
Marmoset
The common marmoset, due to its size and similarities with humans, is crucial in safety, reproductive biology, neuroscience, and drug development studies. In multiple sclerosis research, its immunological likeness aids therapy development.
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Marmoset with a Technician
Research technician prepares a pregnant female marmoset for an ultrasound at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center. Because they are acclimated to careful handling through positive reinforcement they are not anesthetized and do not experience any stress during the procedure. They know and trust their caretakers.
Marmosets and Zika
Marmosets were a critical model for understanding the effects of Zika infections on pregnant mothers. In mid-2018, six national primate research centers conducted a collaborative study. It showed pregnancy loss due to Zika infections that don’t generate any symptoms in women may be a common, but unrecognized cause…
Marmosets and Marshmallows
All nonhuman primates in research are provided access to enhanced care, including social, behavioral and nutritional enrichment. They often receive fruit and vegetables in addition to their traditional chow diet, and many times, the animals will receive treats like marshmallows. Proper enrichment is critical to ensuring the animals…
Rodents
Home / Animal Groups / Rodents Animal Group: Rodents Rodents, like mice and rats, are popular models for biomedical research due to their anatomical, physiological and genetic similarities to humans. Some advantages for using rodents include ease of maintenance, their small size, and short life cycles that enable…