Perspectives On Medical Research
Volume 5, 1995

Aping Science
A Critical Analysis of Research at the Yerkes
Regional Primate Research Center

Prepared by the Committee on Animal Models in Biomedical Research

Originally published by the Medical Research Moderization Society
Copyright 1995


Republished with permission.

Contents

Biographical Information

Introduction

Primate Models of Human Traits
Richard C. Lewontin

Primate Research's Role in Medical History

Review of Yerkes Primate Experiments

A. Behavioral Studies

B. AIDS Research

C. Neurobiology (Vision)

D. Reproductive Physiology

E. Other Chronic Diseases

1. Parkinson's Disease (PD)

2. Atherosclosclerosis

3. Dental Research

Section Conclusions

Primate Research Risks

Public Health Research for the Future

Policy Recommendations

Afterword
Daniel N. Robinson