Accession Number:

AD0672450

Title:

THE LABORATORY ANIMAL IN GERONTOLOGICAL RESEARCH.

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL WASHINGTON DC INST OF LAB ANIMAL RESOURCES

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1968-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

118.0

Abstract:

Contents The needs of the gerontologist for laboratory animals The origin of some inbred mice--genetic selection of strains for gerontological research Effects of environment on longevity in rats and mice The use of miniature swine in gerontological research Potential use of Coturnik in gerontological research Germ-free versus non-germ-free animals in gerontological research Common lesions in the aged rat Pathologic findings in aged dogs and cats The effects of transportation on the aged rat Summary the laboratory animal in gerontological research.

Descriptors:

• *AGING(PHYSIOLOGY)
• *LABORATORY ANIMALS
• SYMPOSIA
• NEOPLASMS
• SENSITIVITY
• METABOLISM
• EXERCISE(PHYSIOLOGY)
• GERM FREE ANIMALS
• LIFE SPAN(BIOLOGY)
• DIET
• NUTRITION
• GENETICS
• BLOOD DISEASES

Subject Categories:

• Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Medicine and Medical Research

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE