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In no other species of animal has such a wealth of experimental data been utilized for scientific pursuits. Now in its Second Edition, this Four Volume Set is dedicated to the understanding of the mouse and its role in scientific research. This valuable compendium serves as a standard reference source of information for students embarking on scientific careers, specialists in laboratory animal science, technicians in both animal care and research, and the broad scientific community.
This set is also sold individually and covers History, Wild Mice, and Genetics; Diseases; Normative Biology, Husbandry, and Models; and Immunology.
Volume 1: History, Wild Mice, and Genetics
KEY FEATURES:
· A primer for scientists new to the field of mouse research
· Information about the history, biology and genomics of the laboratory mouse (Mus musculus)
· Mouse origins and relationships covered in chapters on history, evolutionary taxonomy and wild mice
· Mouse genetics and genomics discussed in chapters on genetic nomenclature, gene mapping, cytogenetics and the molecular organization of the mouse genome
· Use of the mouse as a model system for basic biomedical research described in chapters on chemical mutagenesis, gene trapping, pharmacogenetics and embryo manipulation
Volume 2: Diseases
KEY FEATURES:
· New format by discussing specific disease causing microorganisms versus the format used in the first edition which discussed infectious diseases affecting specific organs and tissues
· Consists of 26 chapters subdivided into RNA viruses and DNA viruses, mycotic, and parasitic infections.
· Provides updates on pathogenesis, epidemiology and prevention of previously recognized murine pathogens
· Offers information on newly recognized disease-causing organisms: mouse parvovirus, cilia associated respiratory bacilli and Helicobacter
Volume 3: Normative Biology, Husbandry, and Models
KEY FEATURES:
· Encompasses 23 chapters with a broad overview on the laboratory mouse’s normative biology, husbandry, and its use as a model in biomedical research.
· Includes chapters on behavior, physiology, reproductive physiology, anatomy, endocrinology, hematology, and clinical chemistry.
· Discusses management, nutrition, gnotobiotics and disease surveillance
· Provides analysis of the mouse as a model for the study of aging, eye research, neurodegenerative diseases, convulsive disorders, diabetes, and cardiovascular and skin diseases
Volume 4: Immunology
KEY FEATURES:
· A complete new addition to this series, dedicated to mouse immunology including both the innate and adaptive immune systems
· Based on the mouse as a choice model when studying immunity in man-arguably more is known about the immune system in mice than any other species except man
· Chapters illustrate the power of genetic engineering in dissecting each component of the immune response from the development of lymphoid tissues to signal transduction pathways in activated cells
NEW TO THIS EDITION:
* Over 50% new material
* Each volume contains 4-color page inserts with indispensable figures
* Greatly expanded sections on genetics including: the mouse genome, gene mapping, and gene therapy
* Information on newly recognized disease-causing organisms, such as mouse parvovirus and Helicobacter
* A volume entirely devoted to mouse immunology
* New section on stem cell biology
* Each of the four volumes are available individually
This set is also sold individually and covers History, Wild Mice, and Genetics; Diseases; Normative Biology, Husbandry, and Models; and Immunology.
Volume 1: History, Wild Mice, and Genetics
KEY FEATURES:
· A primer for scientists new to the field of mouse research
· Information about the history, biology and genomics of the laboratory mouse (Mus musculus)
· Mouse origins and relationships covered in chapters on history, evolutionary taxonomy and wild mice
· Mouse genetics and genomics discussed in chapters on genetic nomenclature, gene mapping, cytogenetics and the molecular organization of the mouse genome
· Use of the mouse as a model system for basic biomedical research described in chapters on chemical mutagenesis, gene trapping, pharmacogenetics and embryo manipulation
Volume 2: Diseases
KEY FEATURES:
· New format by discussing specific disease causing microorganisms versus the format used in the first edition which discussed infectious diseases affecting specific organs and tissues
· Consists of 26 chapters subdivided into RNA viruses and DNA viruses, mycotic, and parasitic infections.
· Provides updates on pathogenesis, epidemiology and prevention of previously recognized murine pathogens
· Offers information on newly recognized disease-causing organisms: mouse parvovirus, cilia associated respiratory bacilli and Helicobacter
Volume 3: Normative Biology, Husbandry, and Models
KEY FEATURES:
· Encompasses 23 chapters with a broad overview on the laboratory mouse’s normative biology, husbandry, and its use as a model in biomedical research.
· Includes chapters on behavior, physiology, reproductive physiology, anatomy, endocrinology, hematology, and clinical chemistry.
· Discusses management, nutrition, gnotobiotics and disease surveillance
· Provides analysis of the mouse as a model for the study of aging, eye research, neurodegenerative diseases, convulsive disorders, diabetes, and cardiovascular and skin diseases
Volume 4: Immunology
KEY FEATURES:
· A complete new addition to this series, dedicated to mouse immunology including both the innate and adaptive immune systems
· Based on the mouse as a choice model when studying immunity in man-arguably more is known about the immune system in mice than any other species except man
· Chapters illustrate the power of genetic engineering in dissecting each component of the immune response from the development of lymphoid tissues to signal transduction pathways in activated cells
NEW TO THIS EDITION:
* Over 50% new material
* Each volume contains 4-color page inserts with indispensable figures
* Greatly expanded sections on genetics including: the mouse genome, gene mapping, and gene therapy
* Information on newly recognized disease-causing organisms, such as mouse parvovirus and Helicobacter
* A volume entirely devoted to mouse immunology
* New section on stem cell biology
* Each of the four volumes are available individually
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About the Author:
James G. Fox, DVM, MS, DACLAM, is a Professor and Director of the Division of Comparative Medicine and a Professor in the Division of Biological Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine. He is a Diplomate and a past president of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine, past president of the Massachusetts Society of Medical Research, past chairman of AAALAC Council, and past chairman of the NCCR/NIH Comparative Medicine Study Section. He also is an elected fellow of the Infectious Disease Society of America. Professor Fox is the author of over 490 articles, 80 chapters, 3 patents and has edited and authored 13 texts in the field of in vivo model development and comparative medicine.
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- PublisherAcademic Pr
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 012369454X
- ISBN 13 9780123694546
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number2
- Number of pages2192
- EditorFox James G., Barthold Stephen W., Davisson Muriel T., Newcomer Christian E., Quimby Fred W.
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