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Animals have been used in medical research for centuries. In a recent count, it was determined that 8,815 animals were being used for research at MSU, 8,503 of them rodents - rats, mice, hamsters and gerbils. There were 18 dogs, three cats and a variety of goats, ferrets, pigeons and rabbits. The struggle against this tyranny is a struggle as important as any of the moral and social issues that have been fought over in recent years." Animal rights are an emotional issue-second only, perhaps

Study the information about that biodiversity hotspot that you have chosen. Then answer the following questions 1. Which biodiversity hotspot did you choose to write about? (Give the name) The biodiversity I have chosen to write about is defending natures' hotspots for people and prosperity. 2. Where is it located? (Give the world, region, and country) The world area where located region called horn of Africa. Information, results show the arid Horn of Africa has been a renowned source of biological

through misunderstanding or fearing a culture, you can create horrible monsters out of average men. One of the most “popular” legends in society is that of Gerbiling. As the story goes, a homosexual celebrity who pleasured himself by inserting a live gerbil into his rectum was discovered when he checked himself into an emergency room to have the

“Each year, more than 25 million animals are used for scientific research in the U.S.” (Ericson). Animal testing has been around for hundreds of years, and it has cause excruciating pain, suffering, and even death to helpless animals. Testing on animals needs to be against the law and no longer be used as a way to examine products. Some ways to solve this would be to ban animal testing over the whole country and to start testing on new technology. All of our technology today, and new technology

Imagine you were in a hospital suffering from depression and your doctors mentioning pet therapy and you decide to try it out. Your doctor arranges for you to meet with someone in the morning to tell you all about it. Soon after that, a dog and its handler visit you in your room and you are invited to pet the dog, play with it, and ask questions to the owner. After the visit, you realize you're smiling, less tired, and more optimistic, and you can't wait to tell your friends and family about it and

Some of the many animals that are tested on include rats, mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, cats, dogs, birds, amphibian, many different primates, etc.  Tested on animal species are used all around the world and not just the U.S.  The most commonly used animals are rats and mice making up 90% of the animals used.  All of experiments that

The cognitive level of analysis aims to study the inner process of the mind and how cognitive processes guide an individuals behaviour. Within the levels of analysis emotions have been investigated through their cognitive processes. There are many theories surrounding emotion. The one that I have chosen is the theory of how emotion affects the cognitive processed of memory which is Flashbulb Memory put forward by Brown and Kulik in 1977. This theory shows how emotion can affect memory by enhancing

The bubonic plague By: Stephen Hosmer The deadly disease that killed many and spread to other countries In the 1300?s. This disease is the bubonic plague. Many symptoms are severe pain, blood filled boils and high fever. The body gets covered in red spots that turn black, the lymph glands swell as well. This disease is a bacterial infection outbreak that caused 50% of Europe?s population to die. It had mainly affected rodents but is transferred to humans by fleas. Fleas that

Ana’s Son. “ Not only that, but she hasn't let it slow her down either; she engages in the many activities that she did before the infection, even if it drains her of her strength. My mother fights for her life everyday. She fights against nature itself not only for herself, but to be there for all of those she loves and who loves her. She is an inspiration to us all she is a real hero”. When hero’s face a battling challenge or a problem, instead of stressing out about how the people that they love

very social animals. They live in communities where all of the animals are social. Rodents to many people would be considered the "test monkeys" for research. Some rodents have cheek pouches which they use to store food in. For example, hamsters and gerbils have cheek pouches to store food in. Rodents can adapt to any kind of environment. Rodents can be born two different ways. One can be altricial which means they are born naked, hairless, and blind. The other way can be precocial which means they are