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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Primates
Home / Animal Groups / Primates Animal Group: Primates Nonhuman primates have a rich history of contributing to significant medical advances such as the polio vaccine, organ transplantation, blood transfusions, and surgical procedures to treat debilitating neurological symptoms like tremors and stiffness. Nonhuman primates are currently vital to…
Acclimating Mice to Cupped Handling
Mice are acclimated to handling to reduce stress and increase animal welfare. The cupped handling technique provides the opportunity for the mouse to explore the hand before being gently picked up.
Tunnel Time
Mice are social species, like to make nests and hide. Mice in research are housed with other mice and provided with tunnels and nesting material to ensure that they can carry out their natural behaviors. Tunnels can also be used to safely and comfortably pick up the mice.…
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This one, newly discovered cell can remake a whole animal
Planaria are master regenerators, thanks to a certain type of stem cell.
Square Tunnel
Tunnels allow mice to carry out natural behaviors like hiding and climbing. Some tunnels are square, making it easier for mice to climb and rest on top of the tunnel.
Mouse Returned to Home Cage via Tunnel
When changing or transporting a mouse back to its home cage after a procedure, tunnels help to reduce stress. The mouse is gently coaxed out of the tunnel and back with its casemates.
Cat
Cats are crucial in neuroscience, ophthalmology, retrovirus, and inherited disease research. They uniquely replicate Alzheimer's pathology, aiding veterinary and human medical advancements in various diseases.