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Cat

Cats contribute to research in neuroscience, ophthalmology, retrovirus research, inherited diseases, and immunodeficiency diseases. Cats are a valuable model for the study of Alzheimer’s disease because they uniquely replicate various integral parts of the pathology of the disease, in a way that’s similar to humans. Advances in veterinary as well…

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Marmoset

The common marmoset is important in studies for safety, reproductive biology, neuroscience, and drug development. Its small size and many similarities with humans, as well as its  differences, make the common marmoset a valued model. In one area of research, multiple sclerosis (MS), an inflammatory disease of the brain caused…

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Animals in Research

Lith Checking His Water Lixit with a Flashlight Cue

In this video clip, Lith, a male rhesus macaque monkey, is trained to participate in a twice-daily husbandry task by following a light cue and verbal command to express water from the lixit line.  The metal head post on his head was placed while the monkey was under anesthesia.  After…

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Animals in Research

Hydro Checking His Lixit on Verbal Command

The most important task for animal caregivers is making sure animals are cared for properly.  This involves providing access to water.  Water lixits, which make water readily available to animals, are quite durable.  But on occasion, they can break or get clogged so they are checked at least twice a…

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Animals in Research

Hydro and His Chair Training

Rhesus macaque monkeys are important for studies to learn about the brain. Here you see Hydro, a male rhesus macaque, being trained to sit in a chair which can then be transported into a computer room. There, Hydro will interact with objects on a computer. This kind of study allows…

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Animals in Research

Beignet the Rhesus Macaque and Positive Reinforcement

Positive reinforcement is used to train research animals to participate in essential studies. Here you see Beignet, a male rhesus macaque monkey, being rewarded as he voluntarily gets into a chair and then closes the door. These chairs are important to keep the animal safe and comfortable while also ensuring…

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Featured Studies

Cells recall the way they were

Adult tissues retain — and can recover — a memory of their early development, which might be a game-changer for cancer and regenerative medicine

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