Glossary

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Animal Model

Animal Model

A non-human species often used in research to mimic aspects of a biological process or disease found in humans. Common animal models that scientists use are mice, rats, and rabbits.

Antibody

Antibody

A specialized type of protein that recognizes and binds to specific targets. They are commonly used by scientists as experimental tools to target a protein or gene of interest.

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FDA

FDA

U.S. Food and Drug Administration