Applications in Biomedical Research: Volume II
Focusing on the biology of cockroaches, this comprehensive handbook serves as a valuable resource for researchers at all levels, from beginners to experts. It highlights the advantages of using cockroaches as an economical alternative to traditional laboratory animals, providing insights into their unique characteristics and applications in research.
Cockroaches offer a useful and inexpensive alternative to traditional laboratory animals, yet most researchers are unfamiliar with their biology. This unique and comprehensive cockroach handbook is written for everyone from novice to expert. It addresses every aspect of cockroach biology, with a particular emphasis on the neuroendocrine system. Liberally illustrated chapters include such topics as cockroach culture, anatomy, behavior, and various experimental techniques. One of the few available books to provide broad coverage of the neurobiology of a single organism, this second volume is a must for all researchers in biomedical or veterinary fields, as well as for entomologists.