Apes show dramatically different early immune responses compared to monkeys
A study on whole genome expression of blood leukocytes found that when responding to viral and bacterial stimulation, humans and chimps show a stronger early response compared to African and Asian monkeys
2021-03-29
(Press-News.org) A new study out of the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in humans, chimpanzees, rhesus macaques and baboons has found key differences in early gene expression in response to pathogen exposure, highlighting the importance of choosing the right animal model for the right questions. The study was published on March 26 in END
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[Press-News.org] Apes show dramatically different early immune responses compared to monkeysA study on whole genome expression of blood leukocytes found that when responding to viral and bacterial stimulation, humans and chimps show a stronger early response compared to African and Asian monkeys