Humans aren't the only primates that can develop endometriosis. Rhesus macaques can naturally develop the disease, with many similarities to endometriosis in women. Because rhesus macaques also have menstrual cycles similar to ours, studying endometriosis in these animals can help scientists investigate how the disease develops and progresses…
Rabbits, instrumental in developing the rabies vaccine, paved the way for pets in households. Their anatomical and physiological resemblance to humans aids research in cancer, glaucoma, infections, diabetes, and emphysema.
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African clawed frogs (Xenopus laevis) have a fascinating history in biomedical research. Before today's pregnancy tests were available, these frogs were used to detect pregnancy. A woman's urine was injected into a female frog, and hormones present during pregnancy would cause her to release eggs. Today, Xenopus laevis…
All research animals, from tiny fish to curious monkeys, receive daily health checks. Pictured here are two baby rats being evaluated by their animal caregiver. Their eyes, ears, color, condition of fur and behavior are all assessed daily to ensure good health. These interactions also help build a…
The relationship between animals and diseases is not one way.
Researchers are turning to nontraditional approaches to create vaccines and therapeutics
A naturally occurring hormone could help make chemotherapy much more effective for lung cancer
A team of scientists wants to accelerate research into a genetic disorder by using CRISPR to copy unique mutations from affected children into pigs. When Charles Konsitzke and Dhanu Shanmuganayagam first met, they were both just trying to get some peace and quiet. It was early 2014,…
Dogs play an important role in developing new medicines for heart conditions. In these studies, they wear special jackets that hold small telemetry devices to continuously track heart rate, blood pressure, and ECG activity. This real-time monitoring helps scientists understand how a new heart drug affects the cardiovascular…
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