Essays about: "non-human primates"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words non-human primates.

  1. 1. Characterization of monkey fat tissues : To assist their viability for fat intra-body communication as an early step of non-human primate testing (NHP)

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för materialvetenskap

    Author : Qsai Alyounes; Alkari Razan; [2022]
    Keywords : Fat-IBC; Monkey tissues; Phantoms; Network analyzer; Dielectric proporties;

    Abstract : Fat intra-body communication is a newly proven concept that is built on using human fat tissues as a communication channel for electromagnetic waves inside the body. This allows for two implanted external devices to connect through an intra-body closed-loop communication channel. READ MORE

  3. 2. Natural occurrence of Strongyloides spp. in vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) in Kuti Wildlife reserve, Malawi : assessment of correlation between anthropogenic disturbance and Strongyloides spp. infection

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Ana-Marija Camber; [2020]
    Keywords : vervet monkeys; parasite; strongyloides fuelleborni; strongyloides stercoralis; anthroponotic;

    Abstract : The geographic overlap between non-human primates and people is increasing, especially in tropical and subtropical countries. This inevitably creates a potential for anthropogenic and zoonotic transmission of parasites, which could harm both wildlife and human communities. Strongyloides spp. READ MORE

  4. 3. The pig as an animal model for kidney transplantation

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Martina Zakariasson; [2016]
    Keywords : pig; kidney; transplantation; rejection; ischemia reperfusion;

    Abstract : A significant amount of the world’s population suffers from chronic kidney disease. Renal failure arises when less than 25 % of the kidneys function properly. The treatments available for humans that suffer from renal failure are dialysis or renal transplantation, of which transplantation is considered to be the treatment of choice. READ MORE

  5. 4. Porcine pain face – identifying visible characteristics of pain in pigs

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Lina Göransson; [2016]
    Keywords : pain; porcine; pig; pain assessment; pain face; facial expressions; Capsaicin;

    Abstract : The sensation of pain is an important evolutionary adaptation, vital for the survival of an organism. Not only does it enable identification and subsequent avoidance of potentially harmful threats, it also allows for special tending of the affected and possibly injured area. READ MORE

  6. 5. Enteric pathogens of zoonotic concern in selected non-human primates in Sri Lanka

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Cecilia Tegner; [2016]
    Keywords : zoonosis; salmonella; Campylobacter; rotavirus; non-human primates; antibiotic resistance;

    Abstract : In order to understand the dynamics of zoonotic disease transmission in the animal-human interface, a One Health approach is imperative. This study investigated the occurrence of the zoonotic pathogens Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp. READ MORE