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		An exciting new interactive website has been launched by Science, 13 April 2007. The Macaque Genome: Interactive Poster and Teaching Resource: http://www.sciencemag.org/sciext/macaqueposter/


Nonhuman Primates		American Society of Primatologists, Education http://www.asp.org/education/index.html American Society of Primatologists, Teaching Materials and Links http://www.asp.org/education/teaching.html Primate Info Network http://pin.primate.wisc.edu/ Dian Fossey--Gorilla Fun http://www.gorillafund.org/gorilla_fun/ Orangutan Curriculum for Teachers http://www.orangutan.com/education/education.htm


Health Science Games, Experiments and Curriculum		Discovery Kids — Yucky Entertainment http://yucky.discovery.com/flash/ Information for Young People on Microbiology — American Society for Microbiology http://www.microbeworld.org/know/ SEPA (Science Education Partnership) http://ncrrsepa.org/Ed/dList.asp Tissues of Life– Games and activities http://www.smm.org/tissues/


Activities and Experiments for Older Grades		Gel Electrophoresis Virtual Lab http://arbl.cvmbs.colostate.edu/hbooks/genetics/biotech/gels/virgel.html Student Activities for Genes, Genetic Therapy, etc. (wonderful site!) http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/teachers/ (teacher resources) Gene Therapy Workshops http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/teachers/tindex/index.cfm?switch=single&unitid=genetherapy CEPRAP, Center for Engineering Plants for Resistance Against Pathogens CD-ROM with "Virtual Fingerprinting Laboratory" Contact: Barbara Soots, 530-752-6552


Animals in Research		The ABCs of Animal Research A colorful glossary explaining the use of animals in research and testing and the benefits animal research has produced. For middle and high schools. Contact Massachusetts Society for Medical Research at 978-251-1556 http://www.msmr.org/ Advances in Medicine through Animal Research Americans for Medical Progress Educational Foundation http://www.ampef.org/history.html And stories by patients about how animals in research have saved their families' and their own lives. Animals in Research Excellent explanations of the balance between alternatives and the need for real, hands-on experience http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/Animal_Alternatives/precolle.htm. Animal Research: Fact vs. Myth Provides up-to-date answers to common misconceptions about animal research. Refutes the major claims of the antiresearch element of the animal rights movement. Contact the Foundation for Biomedical Research at 202-457-0654 www.fbresearch.org. Animal Sheets set of four reference sheets detailing the contributions of different species to specific research advances. Set includes sheets on rodents, cats, dogs, nonhuman primates, and other animals. Contact the Foundation for Biomedical Research at 202-457-0654. www.fbresearch.org. Biologists Discover Amazing Things A colorful classroom poster outlining the contributions many animal species make to biomedical advances. For middle and high schools. Contact the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology at 301-530-700 www.faseb.org. California Society for Biomedical Research The California Society for Biomedical Research develops and conducts science education and outreach programs that foster an understanding of and an appreciation for the ever-essential process of biomedical research. http://ca-biomed.org/csbr/index.php. Caring for Laboratory Animals Discusses the humane use of animals in research and explains how animals are used as research subjects and veterinary patients. Also covers legal protection of animals in research and explains the accreditation process for facilities. Contact the Foundation for Biomedical Research at 202-457-0654 www.fbresearch.org. Casey's Awakening An illustrated storybook describing the role played by animals in research and testing and the care that laboratory animals receive. Accompanied by a guide of critical and creative thinking activities for teachers. For middle schools. Contact the Massachusetts Society for Medical Research at 978-251-1556 www.msmr.org. Exploring the Mysteries of Aging Outlines the contributions of animal research to the health of our aging population. Contact the Foundation for Biomedical Research at 202-457-0654 www.fbresearch.org. Kids 4 Research http://www.kids4research.org. Scientific Discoveries Patients' exciting stories about how animal research has saved their lives. http://onprc.ohsu.edu/discovery/dspBenefitsItem.cfm?doc_id=159.


Biomedical Research Topics		Brain, Mind, And Behavior CNPRC: The Brain, Mind, and Behavior Unit provides services, training, consulting and collaborative expertise in the areas of basic neuroscience, stress physiology, psychoneuroimmunology, cognitive neuroscience, and psychosocial processes in nonhuman primates. Particular emphasis in the Unit is on studying the interrelations of processes at multiple levels of analysis: social, psychological, neuroendocrine, and neurobiological. Brain Mind and Behavior Unit, and research accomplishments in this unit. Alzheimer's, Memories, and the Aging Brain http://www.omsi.edu/visit/life/aging/brain.cfm Amazing Aging Brain Aging Links: http://omsi.edu/visit/life/aging/links.cfm Prenatal Stress and Fetal Development http://www.omsi.edu/visit/life/aging/comparative.cfm Yerkes to develop first transgenic nonhuman primate model for inherited neurodegenerative diseases http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=29682 Infectious Diseases CNPRC: The Infectious Diseases Unit provides unique expertise for the study of infectious and immunologic diseases affecting humans, at the whole animal, organ, cellular, and molecular levels. The research projects in this unit include pathogenesis of SIV/HIV and opportunistic infections, antiviral immunity, immunity of the genital tract, mucosal transmission of viruses, immunodeficiencies/prophylactics, antiviral therapies, vaccines, viral diagnostics and epidemiology. The Unit scientists are intensely involved in studies directly related to HIV vaccine development. Infectious Diseases Unit, and research accomplishments. in this unit. Reproductive Sciences and Regenerative Medicine CNPRC: The Reproductive Sciences and Regenerative Medicine Unit provides services, training, consulting, and collaborative expertise for the study of human biology and disease in monkeys from embryonic and fetal development through puberty and reproductive senescence. Reproductive Sciences and Regenerative Medicine, and research accomplishments. in this unit. Oregon National Primate Research Center: Reproductive Sciences Unit http://onprc.ohsu.edu/discovery/dspDivisonsItem.cfm?doc_id=40 The Center for Fetal Monkey Gene Transfer for Heart, Lung, and Blood Diseases (CNPRC) http://www.cfmgt.ucdavis.edu/ Respiratory Diseases CNPRC: The Respiratory Diseases Unit is involved in research related to the cellular and metabolic mechanisms of lung toxicity and with the respiratory systems response to environmental contaminants such as air pollutants and tobacco smoke. Respiratory Diseases Unit, and research accomplishments. in this unit. Asthma Studies and Nonhuman Primates, Journal of Experimental Medicine: A review of the study of asthma and allergies, and the usefulness of nonhuman primates in furthering our knowledge. http://www.jem.org/cgi/content/full/201/12/1875 Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research: Including descriptions of important research being conducted at the center with nonhuman primates. http://www.sfbr.org/pages/virology_index.php Tissue Invaders (fantastics site! Try the Rhinovirus for some 5th grade humor) http://www.cfmgt.ucdavis.edu/ http://www.sfbr.org/pages/virology_index.php Primate Services And Medicine CNPRC Primate Services and Medicine.

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