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The Baboon in Biomedical Research
. Ed(S): Vandeberg, John L.; Williams-Blangero, Sarah; Tardif, Suzette D.
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Hardback. In the 50 years since the baboon was first used for biomedical research, it has become one of the most popular laboratory primate species. This book presents the variety of uses and the importance of the baboon in biomedical research today. Editor(s): VandeBerg, John L.; Williams-Blangero, Sarah; Tardif, Suzette D. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 392 pages, 24 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MQW; PSVW79. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 758.
Nonhuman primates have played critical roles in biomedical research, and they are among the few animals whose use in research continues to increase. The scienti?c value of nonhuman primates derives from their close phylogenetic proximity to man and their consequent anatomic, physiologic, and genetic similarities to man. Only nonhuman primates can provide adequate models for many complex physiological and disease processes of humans. The baboon is a relative newcomer to the repertoire of nonhuman primates used in biomedical research. However, in less than 50 years since its ?rst use in the U. S. , it has become one of the ... Read more
Nonhuman primates have played critical roles in biomedical research, and they are among the few animals whose use in research continues to increase. The scienti?c value of nonhuman primates derives from their close phylogenetic proximity to man and their consequent anatomic, physiologic, and genetic similarities to man. Only nonhuman primates can provide adequate models for many complex physiological and disease processes of humans. The baboon is a relative newcomer to the repertoire of nonhuman primates used in biomedical research. However, in less than 50 years since its ?rst use in the U. S. , it has become one of the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
Series
Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects
Number of Pages
392
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387759906
SKU
V9780387759906
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