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Why are animals important in biomedical research?

Why did Edward Chace Tolman prefer to use mice in his research? Why not other animals such as cats or dogs?

  • Our professor said Tolman justified his use of mice in his research which eventually led him to infer that mice had 'cognitive maps' allowing them to direct behavior and make purposeful 'strides' towards goals.

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    Mice mature faster and are generally a wider sample size.

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Mice take less space and eat less food.

Rich Z

Mice brain work as our hero Simpsons

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Because nobody gives a damn about mice.

Mr Smarty Pants

It seems like most scientists prefer to use mice in their experiments.

ohmabc

Genetically mice are much closer to humans than cats or dogs. There have been many overlaps in mice reactions and human reactions, this is why mice continue to be used in tons of medical research.

Bridget

Mice have a much shorter generation and gestation period than other animals, they are also genetically much closer to the human than any other animal that has an underdeveloped brain(the thing peta cares so much about) Did you know that mice can be used to grow replacement cartilage peices for humans, like ears and noses?

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