Ethical considerations in hibernation research.
Lab Anim (NY)
; 42(7): 248-52, 2013 Jul.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23783315
ABSTRACT
Ethical research practices are a key component of scientific integrity and of public support for research. Hibernation research presents specific ethical issues in regard to animal welfare. In this article, the authors apply the '3Rs' principles of humane experimental technique (replacement, reduction and refinement) to hibernation research. They provide recommendations for hibernation researchers and suggest future directions for addressing issues specific to hibernation research. They discuss the use of appropriate behavioral and physiological monitoring procedures, the development of species-specific brain atlases for placement of brain probes, the provision of environmental enrichment and the management of studies involving pharmacological induction of torpor. Addressing these issues in hibernation research will lead to improvements in research outcomes and in welfare of hibernating species.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Projetos de Pesquisa
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Bem-Estar do Animal
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Modelos Animais
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Experimentação Animal
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Hibernação
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Animais de Laboratório
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article