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The Rat Nervous System - An Introduction to Preparatory Techniques (Paper only) (Paperback) Loot Price: R7,245
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The Rat Nervous System - An Introduction to Preparatory Techniques (Paper only) (Paperback): J.P. Cassella

The Rat Nervous System - An Introduction to Preparatory Techniques (Paper only) (Paperback)

J.P. Cassella

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For over thirty years, rodents have been used in the study of many human and animal diseases. The rat in particular continues to serve as an experimental model for drug safety and efficacy tests for the treatment of neurological disorders, heart disease, diabetes, breast, liver and other cancers. With the more recent advent of transgenic technology, an impressive amount of new knowledge about transmissible spongiform encephalopathies has been accumulated. It is likely that the principles learned from the study of these prion diseases will be applicable to elucidating the causes of more common neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. As a result of this and, more importantly, because of increasingly complicated legislation governing the use of animals in regulated procedures, there is a need for experimenters (both experienced and those new to the laboratory) to improve their skills continuously and to become au fait with all aspects of preparatory techniques. The Rat Nervous System provides an accessible guide to the dissection and perfusion of rats, placing particular emphasis on the preparation of nervous tissue for further study in the laboratory including biochemical analysis and microscopic study. Logically structured with highly illustrated chapters covering gross anatomy, anatomy of the nervous system, anaesthesia, biological fixation and tissue extraction, the book provides a comprehensive introduction to those techniques required to provide consistent, high-quality tissues for subsequent investigation. Animal husbandry of a high standard, together with minimisation of discomfort, is essential if the information sought by the investigator is to be valid and reproducible; an overview of these topics is therefore also incorporated in this volume.

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Imprint: John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin: United States
Release date: 1997
First published: April 1997
Authors: J.P. Cassella
Dimensions: 295 x 216 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 116
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-96967-9
Categories: Books > Medicine > Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences > General
Books > Professional & Technical > Veterinary science > Veterinary science: laboratory animals
Books > Medicine > General issues > Medical equipment & techniques > Medical laboratory testing & techniques
Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Animal physiology
Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Human biology & related topics > General
Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Vertebrates > Mammals > General
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LSN: 0-471-96967-2
Barcode: 9780471969679

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