Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research,Two Volume Set
2nd Edition
Published on 31. December 2012
1200 pages
978-0-12-415972-3 (ISBN)
Description
The 2e of the gold standard text in the field, Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research provides a comprehensive, up-to-date review of the use of nonhuman primates in biomedical research. The publication emphasizes the biology and management, diseases, and biomedical models for nonhuman primate species most commonly used in research. Each chapter contains an extensive list of bibliographic references, photographs, and graphic illustrations to provide the reader with a thorough review of the subject.
The Biology and Management volume provides basic information on the natural biology of nonhuman primates and the current state of knowledge regarding captive management. The Diseases volume provides thorough reviews of naturally occurring diseases of nonhuman primates, with a section on biomedical models reviewing contemporary nonhuman primate models of human diseases.
- Now in four color throughout, making the book more visually stimulating to enhance learning and ease of use
- Fully revised and updated, providing researchers with the most comprehensive review of the use of nonhuman primates in biomedical research
- Addresses commonly used nonhuman primate biomedical models, providing researchers with species-specific information
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Christian R. Abee | Keith Mansfield | Suzette D. Tardif
Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research,Two Volume Set
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06/2012
2nd Edition
Academic Press
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Content
Volume 1: Biology and Management
History
Laws, Regulations and Policies
Taxonomy of Nonhuman Primates Used in Biomedical Research in the U.S.
Functional Morphology
Study of Primate Social Behavior
Behavioral Management, Enrichment and Psychological Well-being of Laboratory Nonhuman Primates
Behavioral Disorders
Reproduction and Breeding in Nonhuman Primates
Laboratory Primate Housing
Nutrition
Animal Identification and Record Keeping: Current Practice and Use
Preventative Medicine
Clinical techniques
Surgery
Emergency Medicine and Critical Care
Primates In Transplantation Biology and Xenotransplantation
Anesthesia and Analgesia
Biosafety
Nonhuman Primates in Safety and Efficacy Evaluation
Volume 2: Diseases
Viral Diseases
Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases
Primates in Tuberculosis Research
Parasitic Diseases
Non-Human Primate Models for Human Malaria Research
Neoplastic and Proliferative Disorders of Nonhuman Primates
Hematopoietic, Cardiovascular, Lymphoid and Mononuclear Phagocyte Systems
Nonhuman Primate Models of Atherosclerosis
Respiratory Diseases
Urogenital System
Diseases of the Integument
Digestive System
Arthritis, Muscle, Adipose Tissue and Bone Diseases
Nonhuman Primates in Diabetes and Obesity Research
Nervous System Disorders and Models
A Review of the Use of NHPs in Basic and Applied Research Focused on the Motor System
Imaging in Nonhuman Primate Research
Nonhuman Primates in Drug and Alcohol Addiction Research
