On the value of comparative physiology [electronic resource] / Karen L. Sweazea.
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FilmSeries: Henry Stewart talksBiomedical & life sciences collection. Evolutionary physiology: Publisher: London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2016Description: 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (35 min.) : color, sound)Subject(s): Animal models in research | Diabetes -- Animal models | Evolution (Biology) | Heart -- Diseases -- Animal models | Kidneys -- Diseases -- Animal models | Nervous system -- Degeneration -- Animal models | Physiology, Comparative | Acclimatization | Biological Evolution | Diabetes Mellitus | Disease Models, Animal | Heart Diseases | Kidney Diseases | Models, Animal | Neoplasms -- physiopathology | Neurodegenerative Diseases | Physiology, Comparative | Selection, GeneticOnline resources: Click here to access online | Series Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration.
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Contents: Adaptations: exploration of various definitions -- Reasons for variations in animals -- Natural Selection -- Biomimicry: nature-inspired solutions -- Top 10 causes of morbidity and mortality in humans -- What is a model -- Focus on the natural phenomena -- Animals resistant to heart disease or cancer -- Hypoxia and anoxia tolerant species -- Biomimicry for injury prevention and treatment -- Animal models of: neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, kidney function -- Biomimicry to prevent disease transmission -- Understanding stress in animals.
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