Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diseases of lower vertebrates and biomedical research.
- Journal:
- Laboratory animals
- Year:
- 1977
- Authors:
- Cooper, J E
Plain-English summary
This study looks at how lower vertebrates, like fish and amphibians, have been used in medical research both in the past and today. It discusses various health issues these animals face and how they are used in experiments to help understand diseases. The authors believe that these animals could become even more important for research in the future.
Abstract
The historical and present role of lower (non-mammalian) vertebrates in biomedical research is discussed. Examples are given of disease problems and experimental studies. It is suggested that lower vertebrates may prove of increasing value in this field in the future.
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