AR-News: (Malaysia) Poison Control: May the magic of the Monkey bring changes

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Monkeys are also important to the world of science. Rhesus monkeys, for 
example, are used in research because their physiology is similar to that of 
humans, thus making comparison and extrapolation of any scientific findings easier 
and, at times, more accurate.

Rhesus monkey have also been used in numerous scientific experiments and 
expeditions, including high-altitude tests.

The common usage of the term Rhesus (Rh) factor in categorising human blood 
sub-types is a testimony how vital monkeys are to science. Monkeys are also 
known to be involved in the transmission of a number of diseases, including AIDS.

In 1999, for example, it was reported in Nature (Feb 4, 2003) that it was 
possible that "an endangered subspecies of chimpanzee is the source of the virus 
that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in humans".




full story:

http://www.emedia.com.my/Current_News/NST/Sunday/Features/20040125090918/Artic
le/indexb_html



"The world is a dangerous place,
not because of those who do evil,
but because of those who look on and do nothing.",
Albert Einstein

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