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Primates Jesse Laitman Primates Jesse Laitman

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Primates Jesse Laitman Barret Cohen Jason Bravo Research AIDS Scientists study through SIV Certain kinds of Immunodeficiency viruses can survive in primates but does not kill them Cancer Baboons Cell separation technique ID: 769498

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Primates Jesse Laitman Barret Cohen Jason Bravo

Research

AIDSScientists study through SIVCertain kinds of Immunodeficiency viruses can survive in primates but does not kill themCancerBaboonsCell separation techniqueAllows cancerous cells to be removed without destroying healthy cellsChimpanzees Testing cancer diagnosis techniques using solid tumorsHeart DiseaseDietary supplements Baboons“…[D]evelopment of artificial blood vessels to bypass of replace segments of arteries blocked by atherosclerosis” Atherosclerosis – disease in which plaque builds up in the arteries

MalariaKills 2.3 million deaths annuallyNeurological DisordersParkinson’s DiseaseIncreased loss of control in the musclesAlzheimer’s DiseaseShockOrgan failure following hypotensive shock(1) occurs within the first few minutes of blood being restored. As a result, white blood cells cling to the cell walls and release toxic substances.(1) loss of blood pressure due to loss of bloodDevelopment of substances to prevent this from happening

NutritionStudies show in lesser animals that lower calorie intakes increase lifespanReproductionDue to similar pregnancy periods, similar deductions can be madeVisionRemoval of retinal scar tissueTreats human macular degenerationBehavior Mental retardation studiesPollution effects on infantsMSDown’s syndrome Liver disease Drug Abuse