The gerbil: A unique model for research on aging
- 1 March 1986
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Experimental Aging Research
- Vol. 12 (1), 3-21
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03610738608259430
Abstract
The Mongolian gerbil (Meriones unguicultatus) is suggested as a model for aging research because of its unique physiological attributes, ease of handling, and because of data previously collected. Factors that demonstrate the gerbils' suitability in fulfulling practical and scientific considerations important in determining a model for aging research are listed. Additionally, several unique physiological attributes of gerbils are described. Based on these attributes and on review of research in gerbils, it is suggested that gerbils can serve as animal models for behavioral and biological processes, and for normative and pathological aspects for aging.This publication has 186 references indexed in Scilit:
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