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The History of Biomedical Research
In the 1930's, Animal Research Was Essential in the Following Developments:
- Discovery of the existence of viruses
- Development of anticoagulants
- Development of anaesthesia (allowing for the induction of unconsciousness, or local or generalized insensitivity to pain)
Nobel Prizes in Medicine Which Involved Animal Models:
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Year |
Scientist/s |
Animal/s Used |
Contribution Made |
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| 1932 |
Sherrington, Adrian |
Dog, Cat |
Functions of neurons |
| 1934 |
Whipple, Murphy, Minot |
Dog |
Liver therapy for anemia |
| 1935 |
Spemann |
Amphibian |
Organizer effect in embryonic development |
| 1936 |
Dale, Loewi |
Cat, frog, bird, reptile |
Chemical transmission of nerve impulses |
| 1938 |
Heymans |
Dog |
Role of the sinus and aortic mechanisms in
regulation of respiration |
| 1939 |
Domagk |
Mouse,
Rabbit |
Antibacterial effects of prontosil |
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