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Jain AK, Tansey G, Hartig R, Mitchell AS, Basso MA. Trends and Treatment Approaches for Complications in Neuroscience Experiments with Monkey Species. Comp Med 2023; 73:216-228. [PMID: 37208151 PMCID: PMC10290483 DOI: 10.30802/aalas-cm-22-000079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
Abstract
Our goal in this manuscript is to advance the assessment and treatment of monkey species in neuroscience research. We hope to begin a discussion and establish baseline data on how complications are identified and treated. We surveyed the neuroscience research community working with monkeys and compiled responses to questions about investigator demographics, assessment of animal wellbeing, treatment choices, and approaches to mitigate risks associated with CNS procedures and promote monkey health and wellbeing. The majority of the respondents had worked with nonhuman primates (NHP) for over 15 y. Identification of procedure-related complications and efficacy of treatment generally rely on common behavioral indices. Treatments for localized inflammatory responses are generally successful, whereas the treatment success for meningitis or meningoencephalitis, abscesses, and hemorrhagic stroke are less successful. Behavioral signs of pain are treated successfully with NSAIDs and opioids. Our future plans are to collate treatment protocols and develop best practices that can be shared across the neuroscience community to improve treatment success rates and animal welfare and therefore science. Human protocols can be used to develop best practices, assess outcomes, and promote further refinements in treatment practices for monkeys to enhance research outcomes.
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Affiliation(s)
- Aarti Kishore Jain
- Fuster Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Translational Neuroscience Division, Center for Biomedical Imaging and Neuromodulation, Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, New York; Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Experimental Psychology, Oxford University, Tinsley Building, Oxford, United Kingdom; School of Psychology, Speech, and Hearing, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Fuster Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Washington National Primate Research Center, Departments of Biological Structure and Physiology and Biophysics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington;,
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Griggs DJ, Garcia AD, Au WY, Ojemann WKS, Johnson AG, Ting JT, Buffalo EA, Yazdan-Shahmorad A. Improving the Efficacy and Accessibility of Intracranial Viral Vector Delivery in Non-Human Primates. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:1435. [PMID: 35890331 PMCID: PMC9323200 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14071435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Non-human primates (NHPs) are precious resources for cutting-edge neuroscientific research, including large-scale viral vector-based experimentation such as optogenetics. We propose to improve surgical outcomes by enhancing the surgical preparation practices of convection-enhanced delivery (CED), which is an efficient viral vector infusion technique for large brains such as NHPs'. Here, we present both real-time and next-day MRI data of CED in the brains of ten NHPs, and we present a quantitative, inexpensive, and practical bench-side model of the in vivo CED data. Our bench-side model is composed of food coloring infused into a transparent agar phantom, and the spread of infusion is optically monitored over time. Our proposed method approximates CED infusions into the cortex, thalamus, medial temporal lobe, and caudate nucleus of NHPs, confirmed by MRI data acquired with either gadolinium-based or manganese-based contrast agents co-infused with optogenetic viral vectors. These methods and data serve to guide researchers and surgical team members in key surgical preparations for intracranial viral delivery using CED in NHPs, and thus improve expression targeting and efficacy and, as a result, reduce surgical risks.
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- Devon J. Griggs
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA;
- Washington National Primate Research Center, Seattle, WA 98195, USA; (A.D.G.); (J.T.T.); (E.A.B.)
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- Washington National Primate Research Center, Seattle, WA 98195, USA; (A.D.G.); (J.T.T.); (E.A.B.)
- Graduate Program in Neuroscience, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
- Department of Biology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA; (W.Y.A.); (W.K.S.O.)
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA; (W.Y.A.); (W.K.S.O.)
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- Department of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA;
- Bellevue School District, Bellevue, WA 98005, USA
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- Washington National Primate Research Center, Seattle, WA 98195, USA; (A.D.G.); (J.T.T.); (E.A.B.)
- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
- Allen Institute for Brain Science, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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- Washington National Primate Research Center, Seattle, WA 98195, USA; (A.D.G.); (J.T.T.); (E.A.B.)
- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA;
- Washington National Primate Research Center, Seattle, WA 98195, USA; (A.D.G.); (J.T.T.); (E.A.B.)
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA; (W.Y.A.); (W.K.S.O.)
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Russ BE, Petkov CI, Kwok SC, Zhu Q, Belin P, Vanduffel W, Hamed SB. Common functional localizers to enhance NHP & cross-species neuroscience imaging research. Neuroimage 2021; 237:118203. [PMID: 34048898 PMCID: PMC8529529 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2021.118203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Revised: 05/15/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Functional localizers are invaluable as they can help define regions of interest, provide cross-study comparisons, and most importantly, allow for the aggregation and meta-analyses of data across studies and laboratories. To achieve these goals within the non-human primate (NHP) imaging community, there is a pressing need for the use of standardized and validated localizers that can be readily implemented across different groups. The goal of this paper is to provide an overview of the value of localizer protocols to imaging research and we describe a number of commonly used or novel localizers within NHPs, and keys to implement them across studies. As has been shown with the aggregation of resting-state imaging data in the original PRIME-DE submissions, we believe that the field is ready to apply the same initiative for task-based functional localizers in NHP imaging. By coming together to collect large datasets across research group, implementing the same functional localizers, and sharing the localizers and data via PRIME-DE, it is now possible to fully test their robustness, selectivity and specificity. To do this, we reviewed a number of common localizers and we created a repository of well-established localizer that are easily accessible and implemented through the PRIME-RE platform.
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- Brian E Russ
- Center for Biomedical Imaging and Neuromodulation, Nathan Kline Institute, Orangeburg, NY, United States; Department of Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, United States; Department of Psychiatry, New York University at Langone, New York City, NY, United States.
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- Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University Medical School, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Functional Genomics, Key Laboratory of Brain Functional Genomics Ministry of Education, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance, Affiliated Mental Health Center (ECNU), School of Psychology and Cognitive Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China; Division of Natural and Applied Sciences, Duke Kunshan University, Kunshan, Jiangsu, China; NYU-ECNU Institute of Brain and Cognitive Science at NYU Shanghai, Shanghai, China
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- Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit, INSERM, CEA, Université Paris-Saclay, NeuroSpin Center, 91191 Gif/Yvette, France; Laboratory for Neuro-and Psychophysiology, Department of Neurosciences, KU Leuven Medical School, Leuven, 3000, Belgium
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- Institut de Neurosciences de La Timone, Aix-Marseille Université et CNRS, Marseille, 13005, France
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- Laboratory for Neuro-and Psychophysiology, Department of Neurosciences, KU Leuven Medical School, Leuven, 3000, Belgium; Leuven Brain Institute, KU Leuven, Leuven, 3000, Belgium; Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Charlestown, MA 02129, United States; Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02144, United States.
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- Institut des Sciences Cognitives Marc Jeannerod, UMR 5229, Université de Lyon - CNRS, France.
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Mitchell AS, Hartig R, Basso MA, Jarrett W, Kastner S, Poirier C. International primate neuroscience research regulation, public engagement and transparency opportunities. Neuroimage 2021; 229:117700. [PMID: 33418072 PMCID: PMC7994292 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2020.117700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Revised: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Scientific excellence is a necessity for progress in biomedical research. As research becomes ever more international, establishing international collaborations will be key to advancing our scientific knowledge. Understanding the similarities in standards applied by different nations to animal research, and where the differences might lie, is crucial. Cultural differences and societal values will also contribute to these similarities and differences between countries and continents. Our overview is not comprehensive for all species, but rather focuses on non-human primate (NHP) research, involving New World marmosets and Old World macaques, conducted in countries where NHPs are involved in neuroimaging research. Here, an overview of the ethics and regulations is provided to help assess welfare standards amongst primate research institutions. A comparative examination of these standards was conducted to provide a basis for establishing a common set of standards for animal welfare. These criteria may serve to develop international guidelines, which can be managed by an International Animal Welfare and Use Committee (IAWUC). Internationally, scientists have a moral responsibility to ensure excellent care and welfare of their animals, which in turn, influences the quality of their research. When working with animal models, maintaining a high quality of care ("culture of care") and welfare is essential. The transparent promotion of this level of care and welfare, along with the results of the research and its impact, may reduce public concerns associated with animal experiments in neuroscience research.
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- Anna S Mitchell
- Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom.
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- Centre for Integrative Neurosciences, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany; Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany; Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Central Institute of Mental Health, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Fuster Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences UCLA Los Angeles 90095, CA United States
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- Understanding Animal Research, London, United Kingdom
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- Princeton Neuroscience Institute & Department of Psychology, Princeton University, Princeton, United States
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- Biosciences Institute & Centre for Behaviour and Evolution, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, United Kingdom
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Basso MA, Frey S, Guerriero KA, Jarraya B, Kastner S, Koyano KW, Leopold DA, Murphy K, Poirier C, Pope W, Silva AC, Tansey G, Uhrig L. Using non-invasive neuroimaging to enhance the care, well-being and experimental outcomes of laboratory non-human primates (monkeys). Neuroimage 2021; 228:117667. [PMID: 33359353 PMCID: PMC8005297 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2020.117667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Revised: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Over the past 10-20 years, neuroscience witnessed an explosion in the use of non-invasive imaging methods, particularly magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to study brain structure and function. Simultaneously, with access to MRI in many research institutions, MRI has become an indispensable tool for researchers and veterinarians to guide improvements in surgical procedures and implants and thus, experimental as well as clinical outcomes, given that access to MRI also allows for improved diagnosis and monitoring for brain disease. As part of the PRIMEatE Data Exchange, we gathered expert scientists, veterinarians, and clinicians who treat humans, to provide an overview of the use of non-invasive imaging tools, primarily MRI, to enhance experimental and welfare outcomes for laboratory non-human primates engaged in neuroscientific experiments. We aimed to provide guidance for other researchers, scientists and veterinarians in the use of this powerful imaging technology as well as to foster a larger conversation and community of scientists and veterinarians with a shared goal of improving the well-being and experimental outcomes for laboratory animals.
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- M A Basso
- Fuster Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences UCLA Los Angeles CA 90095 USA
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- Rogue Research, Inc. Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Washington National Primate Research Center University of Washington Seattle, WA USA
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- Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit, INSERM, CEA, NeuroSpin center, 91191 Gif/Yvette, France; Université Paris-Saclay, UVSQ, Foch hospital, Paris, France
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- Princeton Neuroscience Institute & Department of Psychology Princeton University Princeton, NJ USA
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- National Institute of Mental Health NIH Bethesda MD 20892 USA
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- National Institute of Mental Health NIH Bethesda MD 20892 USA
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- Biosciences Institute and Centre for Behaviour and Evolution, Faculty of Medical Sciences Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4HH United Kingdom UK
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- Biosciences Institute and Centre for Behaviour and Evolution, Faculty of Medical Sciences Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4HH United Kingdom UK
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- Department of Radiology UCLA Los Angeles, CA 90095 USA
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- Department of Neurobiology University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA 15261 USA
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- National Eye Institute NIH Bethesda MD 20892 USA
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- Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit, INSERM, CEA, NeuroSpin center, 91191 Gif/Yvette, France
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Balezeau F, Nacef J, Kikuchi Y, Schneider F, Rocchi F, Muers RS, Fernandez-Palacios O'Connor R, Blau C, Wilson B, Saunders RC, Howard M, Thiele A, Griffiths TD, Petkov CI, Murphy K. MRI monitoring of macaque monkeys in neuroscience: Case studies, resource and normative data comparisons. Neuroimage 2021; 230:117778. [PMID: 33497775 PMCID: PMC8063182 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2021.117778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Information from Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is useful for diagnosis and treatment management of human neurological patients. MRI monitoring might also prove useful for non-human animals involved in neuroscience research provided that MRI is available and feasible and that there are no MRI contra-indications precluding scanning. However, MRI monitoring is not established in macaques and a resource is urgently needed that could grow with scientific community contributions. Here we show the utility and potential benefits of MRI-based monitoring in a few diverse cases with macaque monkeys. We also establish a PRIMatE MRI Monitoring (PRIME-MRM) resource within the PRIMatE Data Exchange (PRIME-DE) and quantitatively compare the cases to normative information drawn from MRI data from typical macaques in PRIME-DE. In the cases, the monkeys presented with no or mild/moderate clinical signs, were well otherwise and MRI scanning did not present a significant increase in welfare impact. Therefore, they were identified as suitable candidates for clinical investigation, MRI-based monitoring and treatment. For each case, we show MRI quantification of internal controls in relation to treatment steps and comparisons with normative data in typical monkeys drawn from PRIME-DE. We found that MRI assists in precise and early diagnosis of cerebral events and can be useful for visualising, treating and quantifying treatment response. The scientific community could now grow the PRIME-MRM resource with other cases and larger samples to further assess and increase the evidence base on the benefits of MRI monitoring of primates, complementing the animals’ clinical monitoring and treatment regime.
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- Fabien Balezeau
- Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Comparative Biology Centre, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Laboratory of Neuropsychology, National Institutes of Health (NIMH), Bethesda, MD, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, United States
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- Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
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- Comparative Biology Centre, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
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