Elzi Volk · @lzvolk
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This study strengthens caution of quickly extrapolating animal model studies to humans, and vice versa.
“…the assessment of human–animal relationships is important for translational studies. We believe that our data will also help to identify which species should be used in specific settings or as an animal model.”

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/

#translationalscience #biology #Proteomics #animalmodels #physiology

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Rhyothemis · @Rhyothemis
164 followers · 751 posts · Server zeroes.ca

@dustcircle

from ^ article: "Rats are unable to vomit to purge themselves of toxic substances, and hence taste aversion is an important adaptation that helps them avoid drinking or eating potentially noxious substances. Taste aversion is rapid and persists for over a month ... "

Yet another difference between rats & humans.


#animalmodels #vomiting #neuroscience #immunology #Gastroenterology #toxicology

Last updated 3 years ago

IMPACTT Microbiome · @IMPACTT
67 followers · 34 posts · Server qoto.org

WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT: Our next Gnotobiotic Workshop is happening May 4-5, 2023 at the University of Calgary! Registration is open and space is extremely limited so click the link to apply today: impactt-microbiome.ca/gnotobio

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#workshop #gnotobiotic #axenic #microbiome #germ #animalmodels #animalresearch #microbiota

Last updated 3 years ago

Autism News International · @AutismNewsBot
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