Regulatory institutions are becoming increasingly concerned with the specific effects of drugs and toxicants on children. Recent policies have encouraged drug manufacturers to carry out studies in juvenile animals, as they might shed light on children's response to certain compounds. Seely reviews considerations that toxicologists and pathologists should take into account when designing juvenile studies. See
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To determine the prevalence of pinworm infestation and the relative efficacy of various detection methods, Effler et al. surveyed 28 research institutions. In their own laboratory, the group compared several common detection methods by testing mice and rats that were known to be infested with Syphacia sp. The authors present their findings and discuss recommendations for optimizing the efficacy of pinworm detection. See
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