The Importance of Animal Models in Biomedical Research: Current Insights and Applications
Animal research is considered a key element in advance of biomedical science. Although its use is controversial and raises ethical challenges, the contribution of animal models in medicine is essential for understanding the physiopathology and novel ...
Adriana Domínguez-Oliva +5 more
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Approved Ambiguities: An Analysis of Applications for the Ethical Review of Animal Research in Sweden—Focusing on Harm, Benefit, and the 3Rs [PDF]
This study examines regulatory requirements concerning the ethical review of animal research in Sweden, in particular legal obligations placed on applicants, and to some extent on Animal Ethics Committees (AECs).
Svea Jörgensen +4 more
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Animal Experiments in Biomedical Research: A Historical Perspective
The use of non-human animals in biomedical research has given important contributions to the medical progress achieved in our day, but it has also been a cause of heated public, scientific and philosophical discussion for hundreds of years.
Nuno Henrique Franco
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Body condition scoring is a valuable tool used to assess the changes in subcutaneous tissue reserves of dairy cows throughout the lactation resulting from changes to management or nutritional interventions. A subjective visual method is typically used to
Rodrigo I. Albornoz +3 more
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Background: MBBS students lack training in research ethics which is crucial when they enter clinical practice and venture into clinical research in future.
Tejal C Patel +3 more
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The advent of preclinical research scanners for in vivo imaging of small animals has added confidence into the multi-step decision-making process of radiotracer discovery and development.
Robert C. Shaw +4 more
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Time to consider animal data governance: perspectives from neuroscience
IntroductionScientific research relies mainly on multimodal, multidimensional big data generated from both animal and human organisms as well as technical data.
Damian Eke +3 more
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Effects of Cross-linked Hyaluronic Acid in a Rat Model of Vestibular and Cochlear Toxicity
Objective: To investigate the effects of cross-linked hyaluronic acid (CLHA) in an experimental model of vestibulotoxicity and cochleotoxicity. Methods: Twenty-eight female Wistar albino rats (200–250 g) were divided into four groups.
Erdal Erkoç +7 more
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Two Worlds in One: What ‘Counts’ as Animal Advocacy for Veterinarians Working in UK Animal Research?
The concept of advocacy is of increasing importance to the veterinary profession internationally. However, there are concerns around the ambiguity and complexity of acting as an advocate in practice.
Renelle McGlacken +2 more
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Characterisation of Chemical Constitutes and Spermatogenic Activity of Ushir (Vetiveria Zizanioides Linn) versus Ikshu (Saccharum Officinarum Linn) in Male Wistar Rats: A Research Protocol [PDF]
Introduction: In men, infertility may results from impaired sperm quality, quantity and abnormalities. In Ayurveda, there are various herbal medicines that are stated to possess effective aphrodisiac (Vajikarana) properties and purification of the semen (
Akshay Sudhir Pargaonkar +3 more
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