Animal Models in Medical Research
The use of animals in medical research has led to groundbreaking discoveries. From the development of vaccines and antibiotics to advances in organ transplantation and cancer therapies, experimental animal models have played a crucial role in shaping modern medicine. However, their use also raises e...
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| description | The use of animals in medical research has led to groundbreaking discoveries. From the development of vaccines and antibiotics to advances in organ transplantation and cancer therapies, experimental animal models have played a crucial role in shaping modern medicine. However, their use also raises ethical concerns, necessitating strict regulations, ethical review boards, and the application of the "3Rs" principle—Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement—to minimize animal suffering while maximizing scientific benefit. This book aims to provide an overview of the significance, applications, and ethical considerations surrounding various experimental animal models in medical research. By examining different model organisms, their strengths and limitations, and the evolving landscape of alternative methodologies, we seek to highlight the delicate balance between scientific progress and ethical responsibility. Hopefully, the experimental animal models discussed in this book will contribute to a deeper understanding of the role of animal models in medical research and inspire further advancements in both biomedical sciences and ethical research practices. |
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| spelling | doab-20.500.12854ir-1615282025-06-17T15:35:39Z Animal Models in Medical Research Atukeren, Pınar Biomedical engineering thema EDItEUR::M Medicine and Nursing::MQ Nursing and ancillary services::MQW Biomedical engineering The use of animals in medical research has led to groundbreaking discoveries. From the development of vaccines and antibiotics to advances in organ transplantation and cancer therapies, experimental animal models have played a crucial role in shaping modern medicine. However, their use also raises ethical concerns, necessitating strict regulations, ethical review boards, and the application of the "3Rs" principle—Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement—to minimize animal suffering while maximizing scientific benefit. This book aims to provide an overview of the significance, applications, and ethical considerations surrounding various experimental animal models in medical research. By examining different model organisms, their strengths and limitations, and the evolving landscape of alternative methodologies, we seek to highlight the delicate balance between scientific progress and ethical responsibility. Hopefully, the experimental animal models discussed in this book will contribute to a deeper understanding of the role of animal models in medical research and inspire further advancements in both biomedical sciences and ethical research practices. 2025-06-17T15:35:37Z 2025-06-17T15:35:37Z 2025 book ONIX_20250617T171318_9780850149296_100 9780850149296 9780850149302 9780850149319 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/161528 eng image/jpeg n/a https://www.intechopen.com/books/1004028 https://intech-files.s3.amazonaws.com/a043Y000011YN4CQAW/0015932_Authors_Book%20%282025-05-08%2009%3A21%3A38%29.pdf IntechOpen IntechOpen 10.5772/intechopen.1003495 10.5772/intechopen.1003495 78a36484-2c0c-47cb-ad67-2b9f5cd4a8f6 9780850149296 9780850149302 9780850149319 IntechOpen 226 open access |
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| title | Animal Models in Medical Research |
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| title_short | Animal Models in Medical Research |
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| topic | Biomedical engineering thema EDItEUR::M Medicine and Nursing::MQ Nursing and ancillary services::MQW Biomedical engineering |
| topic_facet | Biomedical engineering thema EDItEUR::M Medicine and Nursing::MQ Nursing and ancillary services::MQW Biomedical engineering |
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