Comparative physiology, natural animal models, and clinical medicine : insights into clinical medicine from animal adaptations / Michael A. Singer.

This book describes a novel and unique approach to the treatment of human diseases based on the study of natural animal models. A natural animal model is defined as an animal group or species that possesses a set of biochemical/physiological characteristics which are natural and adaptive for that an...

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Main Author: Singer, Michael A. (Michael Allan), 1940-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Imperial College Press, ©2007.
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Summary:This book describes a novel and unique approach to the treatment of human diseases based on the study of natural animal models. A natural animal model is defined as an animal group or species that possesses a set of biochemical/physiological characteristics which are natural and adaptive for that animal, but are quite abnormal for humans. For example, how is it that birds can tolerate blood glucose concentrations which in humans are associated with diabetes. The natural animal model is living proof that a biological answer to this question is available. By studying natural animal models, we ca.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvii, 271 pages)
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781860949494
1860949495
1281867551
9781281867551
9786611867553
6611867554
Language:English.