Trials and Error
Trials and Error Some of the common problems in trials based on animal models Related Articles 1 But choices for the right model are limited, and certain choices (e.g., primates) tend to limit the number of animals that can be used. The study has to be big enough to detect a clinically important effect, but not so big it wastes resources. Physiological Differences Without perfect matching of cellular processes and mechanisms of action, there is always the chance t
Jul 1, 2007
Trials and Error

Some of the common problems in trials based on animal models
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