Animal Models for the Study of Human Disease

Knowledge Source Identification
Knowledge source name Animal Models for the Study of Human Disease
Owner/Developer Elsevier Inc.
Country United States of America
Languages English
URL http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780124158948
Description Animal Models for the Study of Human Disease identifies important animal models and assesses the advantages and disadvantages of each model for the study of human disease. The first section addresses how to locate resources, animal alternatives, animal ethics and related issues, much needed information for researchers across the biological sciences and biomedicine.The next sections of the work offers models for disease-oriented topics, including cardiac and pulmonary diseases, aging, infectious diseases, obesity, diabetes, neurological diseases, joint diseases, visual disorders, cancer, hypertension, genetic diseases, and diseases of abuse.
Knowledge Source Category
Category Publication
Sub categories Book / Textbook
Knowledge Dissemination and Sharing
Dissemination channel Website, Printed
Targeted audience (specified/objective analysis) Scientists, Researchers
Users access Fee-based access
Knowledge Characterization
3Rs relevance Reduction, Refinement
Purpose Education and training, Documentation and information
Technology/Tools Animal testing (in vivo)