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Animal models prove relevant to research

A new report offers insight into the value of animal models in medical research: The MF59 adjuvant has been safely used in a licensed influenza vaccine (Fluad) for over 10 years, in more than 30 million patients. Now, retrospective analysis of preclinical animal studies indicates that in fact the mouse was a fairly accurate predictor of performance in humans.

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Posted by Julie Clayton on November 28, 2007
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