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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
Holly the Research Pig
Holly is a laid back pig who loves people. She got a back scratch daily along with treats and was trained to…
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Animals in Research
Moose and Jack
Moose and Jack are on a study to help researchers find effective treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a debilitating genetic disorder found…
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Animals in Research
Titi Monkey (Callicebus cupreus) Colony at the California National Primate Research Center
The California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC) is home to the nation’s only active breeding colony of South American titi monkeys (Callicebus…
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Animals in Research
Mouse on shower ring
This mouse is on a study to help prevent heart attacks. He lives in a shoebox cage with three other mice. His…
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Animals in Research
Husbandry Staff Providing Enrichment for Rhesus Monkeys
Here a husbandry technician is providing food enrichment to rhesus macaques in their corral. This kind of positive interaction between monkeys and…
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Animals in Research
Groot Having His Nails Trimmed
Groot is a male Hamadryas baboon at the Oregon National Primate Research Center. His fingernails were becoming too long resulting in accidental…
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Animals in Research
Baby rhesus getting mini marshmallow treat
Environmental enrichment is an important part of caring for research animals. Research animals are provided with several types of enrichment to stimulate…
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Animals in Research
Marmoset MRI
Researchers view a marmoset’s MRI as part of an aging study to explore links between energy metabolism and neural function. Diseases related…
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Animals in Research
Zebrafish and Anti-Cancer Drugs
Cancer is a complicated, devastating disease that has affected many lives. New cancer treatments are continually developed because cancer cells change and…
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Animals in Research
Twirl
Twirl is a rat within a training colony at a research facility. Her job is to help researchers become comfortable around rats…
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