Laboratory Animal ScienceThe science and technology dealing with the procurement, breeding, care, health, and selection of animals used in biomedical research and testing.
ScienceThe systematic observation of natural phenomena for the purpose of discovering laws governing those phenomena. The body of knowledge accumulated by such means. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
TechnologyThe application of scientific knowledge to practical purposes in any field. It includes methods, techniques, and instrumentation.
AnimalsUnicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain Eukarya.
ResearchCritical and exhaustive investigation or experimentation, having for its aim the discovery of new facts and their correct interpretation, the revision of accepted conclusions, theories, or laws in the light of newly discovered facts, or the practical application of such new or revised conclusions, theories, or laws. (Webster, 3d ed)
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