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Animals in Research
Marmosets and Zika
Marmosets were a critical model for understanding the effects of Zika infections on pregnant mothers. In mid-2018, six national primate research centers…
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Animals in Research
Rhesus monkey with baby grooming another monkey
Infants to geriatric animals live with their extended family groups at the California National Primate Research Center. This allows them to exhibit…
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Animals in Research
Fourteen-day-old zebrafish larva
Zebrafish larvae are raised from eggs to eventually become breeding adult fish that provide embryos for research studies. The transparent bodies of…
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Animals in Research
Pony Selfie Break
A pony named Memory is helping researchers develop treatments for osteoarthritis. She’s also involved in a study to better understand the healing…
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Animals in Research
pooltime
Socializing with other dogs, human interaction, and playtime are very important aspects in ensuring a good environment for research dogs. This is…
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Animals in Research
Marmosets with Tech and Treats
These are common marmosets in the lobby of the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center. Dried fruit, grapes, peanuts and other "pocket treats" are…
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Animals in Research
Outdoor Climbing and Wheel
Nonhuman primates, like these Rhesus macaques, are naturally curious. They spend a great deal of time foraging and investigating novel objects in…
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Animals in Research
Golden syrian hamster in a tube
Golden Syrian hamsters are susceptible to a virus called SV40 which is related to human-associated viruses in a family called polyomaviruses. SV40…
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Animals in Research
Rhesus getting treat from his caregiver
Rhesus monkeys getting treats from their caregiver at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center. Healthy treats can include peanuts, grapes, apple slices,…
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Animals in Research
Baby Rat Health Check
All research animals, from tiny fish to curious monkeys, receive daily health checks. Pictured here are two baby rats being evaluated by…
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Animals in Research
Mouse Igloos to Promote Natural Behaviors and Safe Social Housing
Plastic igloos, such as the one pictured here, provide mice the opportunity to carry out natural behaviors like concealing themselves. They also…
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