Bones, Genetics, and Behavior of Rhesus Macaques
Bones, Genetics, and Behavior of Rhesus Macaques

Author: Qian Wang

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2011-11-09

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 1461410460

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Foreword by Phillip V. Tobias The introduction of rhesus macaques to Cayo Santiago, Puerto Rico in 1938, and the subsequent development of the CPRC for biomedical research, continues its long history of stimulating studies in physical anthropology. The CPRC monkey colonies, and the precise demographic data on the derived skeletal collection in the Center’s Laboratory of Primate Morphology and Genetics (LPMG), provide rare opportunities for morphological, developmental, functional, genetic, and behavioral studies across the life span of rhesus macaques as a species, and as a primate model for humans. The book grows out of a symposium Wang is organizing for the 78th annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists to be held in April 2009. This symposium will highlight recent and ongoing research in, or related to, physical anthropology, and reveal the numerous research opportunities that still exist at this unusual rhesus facility. Following an initial historical review of CPRC and its research activities, this book will emphasize recent and current researches on growth, function, genetics, pathology, aging, and behavior, and the impact of these researches on our understanding of rhesus and human morphology, development, genetics, and behavior. Fourteen researchers will present recent and current studies on morphology, genetics, and behavior, with relevance to primate and human growth, health, and evolution. The book will include not only papers presented in the symposium, but also papers from individuals who could not present their work at the meeting due to limitations in the maximum number (14) of permitted speakers.

Macachiavellian Intelligence
Macachiavellian Intelligence

Author: Dario Maestripieri

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2008-09-15

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 0226501213

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Judged by population size and distribution, homo sapiens are clearly the most successful primates. A close second, however, would be rhesus macaques, who have adapted to—and thrived in—such diverse environments as mountain forests, dry grasslands, and urban sprawl. Scientists have spent countless hours studying these opportunistic monkeys, but rhesus macaques have long been overshadowed in the public eye by the great apes, who, because of their greater intelligence, are naturally assumed to have more to teach us, both about other primates and about humans as well. Dario Maestripieri thinks it is high time we shelve that misperception, and with Macachiavellian Intelligence he gives rhesus macaques their rightful turn in the spotlight. The product of more than twenty years studying these fascinating creatures, Macachiavellian Intelligence caricatures a society that is as much human as monkey, with hierarchies and power struggles that would impress Machiavelli himself. High-status macaques, for instance, maintain their rank through deft uses of violence and manipulation, while altruism is almost unknown and relationships are perpetually subject to the cruel laws of the market. Throughout this eye-opening account, Maestripieri weds his thorough knowledge of macaque behavior to his abiding fascination with human society and motivations. The result is a book unlike any other, one that draws on economics as much as evolutionary biology, politics as much as primatology. Rife with unexpected connections and peppered with fascinating anecdotes, Macachiavellian Intelligence has as much to teach us about humans as it does about macaques, presenting a wry, rational, and wholly surprising view of our humanity as seen through the monkey in the mirror.

Use of Laboratory Animals in Biomedical and Behavioral Research
Use of Laboratory Animals in Biomedical and Behavioral Research

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1988-02-01

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 0309038391

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Scientific experiments using animals have contributed significantly to the improvement of human health. Animal experiments were crucial to the conquest of polio, for example, and they will undoubtedly be one of the keystones in AIDS research. However, some persons believe that the cost to the animals is often high. Authored by a committee of experts from various fields, this book discusses the benefits that have resulted from animal research, the scope of animal research today, the concerns of advocates of animal welfare, and the prospects for finding alternatives to animal use. The authors conclude with specific recommendations for more consistent government action.

The Nonhuman Primate in Nonclinical Drug Development and Safety Assessment
The Nonhuman Primate in Nonclinical Drug Development and Safety Assessment

Author: Joerg Bluemel

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2015-03-13

Total Pages: 716

ISBN-13: 012417146X

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The Nonhuman Primate in Drug Development and Safety Assessment is a valuable reference dedicated to compiling the latest research on nonhuman primate models in nonclinical safety assessment, regulatory toxicity testing and translational science. By covering important topics such as study planning and conduct, inter-species genetic drift, pathophysiology, animal welfare legislation, safety assessment of biologics and small molecules, immunotoxicology and much more, this book provides scientific and technical insights to help you safely and successfully use nonhuman primates in pharmaceutical toxicity testing. A comprehensive yet practical guide, this book is intended for new researchers or practicing toxicologists, toxicologic pathologists and pharmaceutical scientists working with nonhuman primates, as well as graduate students preparing for careers in this area. - Covers important topics such as species selection, study design, experimental methodologies, animal welfare and the 3Rs (Replace, Refine and Reduce), social housing, regulatory guidelines, comparative physiology, reproductive biology, genetic polymorphisms and more - Includes practical examples on techniques and methods to guide your daily practice - Offers a companion website with high-quality color illustrations, reference values for safety assessment and additional practical information such as study design considerations, techniques and procedures and dosing and sampling volumes

Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research
Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research

Author: Christian R. Abee

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2012-06-07

Total Pages: 867

ISBN-13: 0123978386

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The 2e of the gold standard text in the field, Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research provides a comprehensive, up-to-date review of the use of nonhuman primates in biomedical research. The Diseases volume provides thorough reviews of naturally occurring diseases of nonhuman primates, with a section on biomedical models reviewing contemporary nonhuman primate models of human diseases. Each chapter contains an extensive list of bibliographic references, photographs, and graphic illustrations to provide the reader with a thorough review of the subject. - Fully revised and updated, providing researchers with the most comprehensive review of the use of nonhuman primates in bioledical research - Addresses commonly used nonhuman primate biomedical models, providing researchers with species-specific information - Includes four color images throughout

Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Innovations in Computing Research (ICR’23)
Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Innovations in Computing Research (ICR’23)

Author: Kevin Daimi

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-06-16

Total Pages: 460

ISBN-13: 3031353080

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The Second International Conference on Innovations in Computing Research (ICR’23) brings together a diverse group of researchers from all over the world with the intent of fostering collaboration and dissemination of the innovations in computing technologies. The conference is aptly segmented into six tracks: Data Science, Computer and Network Security, Health Informatics and Medical Imaging, Computer Science and Computer Engineering Education, Internet of Things, and Smart Cities/Smart Energy. These tracks aim to promote a birds-of-the-same-feather congregation and maximize participation. The Data Science track covers a wide range of topics including complexity score for missing data, deep learning and fake news, cyberbullying and hate speech, surface area estimation, analysis of gambling data, car accidents predication model, augmenting character designers’ creativity, deep learning for road safety, effect of sleep disturbances on the quality of sleep, deep learning-based path-planning, vehicle data collection and analysis, predicting future stocks prices, and trading robot for foreign exchange. Computer and Network Security track is dedicated to various areas of cybersecurity. Among these are decentralized solution for secure management of IoT access rights, multi-factor authentication as a service (MFAaaS) for federated cloud environments, user attitude toward personal data privacy and data privacy economy, host IP obfuscation and performance analysis, and vehicle OBD-II port countermeasures. The Computer Science and Engineering Education track enfolds various educational areas, such as data management in industry–academia joint research: a perspective of conflicts and coordination in Japan, security culture and security education, training and awareness (SETA), influencing information security management, engaging undergraduate students in developing graphical user interfaces for NSF funded research project, and emotional intelligence of computer science teachers in higher education. On the Internet of Things (IoT) track, the focus is on industrial air quality sensor visual analytics, social spider optimization meta-heuristic for node localization optimization in wireless sensor networks, and privacy aware IoT-based fall detection with infrared sensors and deep learning. The Smart Cities and Smart Energy track spans various areas, which include, among others, research topics on heterogeneous transfer learning in structural health monitoring for high-rise structures and energy routing in energy Internet using the firefly algorithm.

Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior
Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior

Author:

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2019-01-21

Total Pages: 3052

ISBN-13: 0128132523

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Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior, Second Edition, Four Volume Set the latest update since the 2010 release, builds upon the solid foundation established in the first edition. Updated sections include Host-parasite interactions, Vertebrate social behavior, and the introduction of ‘overview essays’ that boost the book's comprehensive detail. The structure for the work is modified to accommodate a better grouping of subjects. Some chapters have been reshuffled, with section headings combined or modified. Represents a one-stop resource for scientifically reliable information on animal behavior Provides comparative approaches, including the perspective of evolutionary biologists, physiologists, endocrinologists, neuroscientists and psychologists Includes multimedia features in the online version that offer accessible tools to readers looking to deepen their understanding

Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research
Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2003-08-22

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 030916785X

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Expanding on the National Research Council's Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, this book deals specifically with mammals in neuroscience and behavioral research laboratories. It offers flexible guidelines for the care of these animals, and guidance on adapting these guidelines to various situations without hindering the research process. Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research offers a more in-depth treatment of concerns specific to these disciplines than any previous guide on animal care and use. It treats on such important subjects as: The important role that the researcher and veterinarian play in developing animal protocols. Methods for assessing and ensuring an animal's well-being. General animal-care elements as they apply to neuroscience and behavioral research, and common animal welfare challenges this research can pose. The use of professional judgment and careful interpretation of regulations and guidelines to develop performance standards ensuring animal well-being and high-quality research. Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research treats the development and evaluation of animal-use protocols as a decision-making process, not just a decision. To this end, it presents the most current, in-depth information about the best practices for animal care and use, as they pertain to the intricacies of neuroscience and behavioral research.

Environmental Experience and Plasticity of the Developing Brain
Environmental Experience and Plasticity of the Developing Brain

Author: Alessandro Sale

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-02-04

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 111893167X

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Environmental Experience and Plasticity of the Developing Brain goes beyond the genetic basis of neurodevelopment. Chapters illuminate the external factors that can dramatically impact the brain early in life and, consequently, the eventual accomplishment of developmental milestones and the construction of adult behavior and personality. Authored and edited by leaders in this rapidly growing field, Environmental Experience and Plasticity of the Developing Brain not only surveys preexisting literature on the effects of environment versus genetics, but also discusses more recent studies on the impacts of neurodevelopment in terms of maternal stimulation, environmental enrichment and sensory deprivation. The book also includes key examples of environmental impacts on preexisting genetic syndromes leading to developmental disabilities. Focus is also given to the consequences of early adverse experience in primates, as well as neurobiological and behavioral consequences in institutionalized human children and the reversibility of such consequences. Environmental Experience and Plasticity of the Developing Brain encompasses a broad area of research in the field of developmental neurobiology and offers a unique combination of different examples of environmental factors affecting brain development and behavior.

Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research,Two Volume Set
Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research,Two Volume Set

Author: Christian R. Abee

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2012-12-31

Total Pages: 3435

ISBN-13: 0124159729

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The 2e of the gold standard text in the field, Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research provides a comprehensive, up-to-date review of the use of nonhuman primates in biomedical research. The publication emphasizes the biology and management, diseases, and biomedical models for nonhuman primate species most commonly used in research. Each chapter contains an extensive list of bibliographic references, photographs, and graphic illustrations to provide the reader with a thorough review of the subject. The Biology and Management volume provides basic information on the natural biology of nonhuman primates and the current state of knowledge regarding captive management. The Diseases volume provides thorough reviews of naturally occurring diseases of nonhuman primates, with a section on biomedical models reviewing contemporary nonhuman primate models of human diseases. - Now in four color throughout, making the book more visually stimulating to enhance learning and ease of use - Fully revised and updated, providing researchers with the most comprehensive review of the use of nonhuman primates in biomedical research - Addresses commonly used nonhuman primate biomedical models, providing researchers with species-specific information