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) |