The laboratory mouse
Among animals used in research, teaching and testing, mice are now widely recognized as the most important model for human diseases and disorders. They comprise the majority of all experimental mammals and tend to be the model of choice used for research into many diseases/disorders including cancer...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Amsterdam
Elsevier Academic Press
c2004, 2004
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Series: | The handbook of experimental animals
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Collection: | Elsevier ScienceDirect eBooks - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | Among animals used in research, teaching and testing, mice are now widely recognized as the most important model for human diseases and disorders. They comprise the majority of all experimental mammals and tend to be the model of choice used for research into many diseases/disorders including cancer, heart disease, asthma, Alzheimers, Down syndrome, deafness, osteoporosis, obesity, diabetes and even mental health research. Additionally the laboratory mouse continues to play a widely publicized vital role in the human genome project. One of the most time-consuming activities in research laboratories is looking up information specific to the species or strain of animal being used. This book, part of the highly successful Handbook of Experimental Animals series, allows the user quick access to any point of interest on the mouse as an experimental model. * Edited by Hans Hedrich, Hannover Medical School * Comprehensive reference source written by international experts * Well-illustrated with high quality detailed images * Two-color, user-friendly format combined with color plate sections |
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Physical Description: | online resource (xvi, 600 p.) ill |
ISBN: | 0123364256 9780080542539 0080542530 9780123364258 |