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Gill, Thomas J. – Physiologist, 1985
Discusses major uses of rats as experimental animals for studying health concerns, pointing out that their size, gestation, and histocompatibility make them useful in various studies. Topic areas addressed include aging, autoimmune disease, genetics, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, infection, reproduction, and behavior. (DH)
Descriptors: Biomedicine, College Science, Higher Education, Laboratory Animals
Jonas, Albert M. – Physiologist, 1984
Traces the history of using mice for medical research and discusses the benefits of using these animals for studies in bacteriology, virology, genetics (considering X-linked genetic homologies between mice and humans), molecular biology, immunology, hematology, immune response disorders, oncology, radiobiology, pharmacology, behavior genetics,…
Descriptors: Biomedicine, College Science, Higher Education, Laboratory Animals
Peer reviewedWebb, G. P. – Journal of Biological Education, 1990
The advantages and justifications for using small animals in human-oriented research are reviewed. Some of the pitfalls of extrapolating animal-derived data to humans are discussed. Several specific problems with animal experimentation are highlighted. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biomedicine, College Science, Higher Education
Peer reviewedGordon, Stephen L. – SRA Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1992
Existing federal government policies and systems to protect against scientific misconduct in government-supported research projects are described, and additional considerations not covered in federal policy are enumerated. Misconduct inquiries and review procedures are outlined. Applicant and institutional responsibility and the role of prevention…
Descriptors: Biomedicine, Conflict of Interest, Crime, Ethics
Download full textNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Inst. (DHHS/NIH), Bethesda, MD. Div. of Lung Diseases. – 1985
Important new medical findings and advances in heart, lung, and blood research with goals of encouraging practical applications are presented in this supplement to the 12th report of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council. The findings are the result of a 10-year research program directed to the highest identified priorities in…
Descriptors: Biomedicine, Blood Circulation, Cardiovascular System, Health Education
Herman, Samuel S.; Singer, Allen M. – 1985
An examination of the changes over a ten-year period (from 1972 to 1982) in the number, distribution, and characteristics of Ph.D. faculty of clinical departments of medical schools is provided in this report. Trends in the training and research involvements of this group are stated with special emphasis on an analysis of the factors associated…
Descriptors: Behavioral Sciences, Biomedicine, Graduate Medical Education, Health Personnel
Institute of Medicine (NAS), Washington, DC. – 1985
Designed to provide assistance in the assessment of the need for biomedical and behavioral research personnel, this report presents research findings related to specific medical careers. The review includes an examination of the system under which biomedical and behavioral scientists are trained for research careers and the United States…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Biomedicine, Dentists, Government Role
