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The History of Biomedical Research
In the 1920's, Animal Research Was Essential in the Following Developments:
- Discovery of thyroxin, adrenaline, acetylcholine
- Discovery and therapeutic use of insulin
- Development of a technique for freeze-drying tissues
- Development of antitoxin for scarlet fever
Nobel Prizes in Medicine Which Involved Animal Models:
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Year |
Scientist/s |
Animal/s Used |
Contribution Made |
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| 1920 |
Krogh |
Frog |
Discovery of capillary motor regulating system |
| 1922 |
Hill |
Frog |
Consumption of oxygen and lactic acid metabolism in
muscle |
| 1923 |
Banting, Macleod |
Dog, rabbit, fish |
Discovery of insulin and mechanism of diabetes |
| 1924 |
Einthoven |
Dog |
Mechanism of the electrocardiograph |
| 1928 |
Nicolle |
Monkey, pig, rat, mouse |
Pathogenesis of typhus |
| 1929 |
Eijkman, Hopkins |
Chicken |
Discovery of antineuritic and growth stimulating
vitamins |
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