EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS
Scope & Guideline
Connecting researchers with transformative findings in animal science.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Development of Animal Models:
The journal prioritizes research on developing and characterizing various animal models that mimic human diseases, which are crucial for understanding disease mechanisms and testing therapeutic interventions. - Genetic and Molecular Studies:
There is a significant emphasis on genetic engineering, genome editing techniques, and molecular biology studies in animal models, facilitating insights into gene function and disease pathology. - Pain and Welfare Assessments in Laboratory Animals:
Research focusing on assessing pain and welfare in laboratory animals is a core area, with methodologies aimed at improving the humane treatment of animals used in experiments. - Translational Research:
The journal encourages studies that bridge basic research and clinical applications, aiming to translate findings from animal models into potential therapies for human diseases. - Pharmacological and Toxicological Evaluations:
The journal includes research on the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of drugs in animal models, as well as studies evaluating the toxicological effects of substances.
Trending and Emerging
- Genome Editing and Genetic Manipulation:
There is a growing trend towards the utilization of genome editing technologies, such as CRISPR/Cas9, in animal models to study gene function and model diseases, indicating an increasing integration of genetic engineering in experimental research. - Neurodegenerative Disease Models:
Research focusing on animal models of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, is gaining traction, reflecting a heightened interest in understanding these complex disorders and developing potential therapies. - Microbiome and Gut Health Research:
Emerging studies exploring the role of the microbiome in health and disease, particularly in relation to metabolic and autoimmune disorders, are becoming more prominent, highlighting the significance of gut health. - Pain Management and Welfare Improvement:
With increased awareness of animal welfare, there is an upward trend in research dedicated to pain management techniques and improving the welfare of laboratory animals, which is critical for ethical research practices. - Personalized Medicine Approaches:
The journal is seeing a rise in studies that align with personalized medicine, utilizing animal models to investigate individual variability in drug response and disease susceptibility.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Toxicology Studies:
Research centered on conventional toxicology studies has decreased, possibly due to the increasing emphasis on alternative methods and models that reduce animal use. - Basic Physiology Research:
There appears to be a waning interest in purely physiological studies without direct application to disease models or translational research. - Non-mammalian Animal Models:
The exploration of non-mammalian models, such as fish or invertebrates, has declined, as the focus shifts more toward mammalian systems that closely resemble human biology.
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