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Rhesus

rhesus

(Science: zoology) A monkey; the bhunder.

Origin: L. Rhesus, a proper name, Gr.


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origin of variation within the one spiece

any origin of variation within one spiecies in taxonomic group: primates. Eg Rhesus macaque has blood Rh+ some Rh -

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by luketapis
Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:49 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: origin of variation within the one spiece
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Re: PETA

... and cancer, between diet and arteriosclerosis, between alcohol and cirrhosis, and so on. Even the RH factor was not discovered on the macasus rhesus. The observations of Banting and Best on diabetes, attributed to experiments on dogs, were already well-known. Every discovery derives from observations ...

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by noratmedicineforme
Mon Mar 15, 2010 3:00 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PETA
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How good are you at interpreting facial expressions?

... at the University of Nottingham, carrying out a study regarding the ability of men and women to interpret the facial expressions of humans and rhesus monkeys. Please help us by completing a short, anonymous questionnaire. We'd like you to look at four photographs of human faces, and four photographs ...

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by uonstudy
Mon Nov 09, 2009 2:24 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How good are you at interpreting facial expressions?
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Re: Blood type changing spontaneously with a transplant?

... which dose and how often? Cat, can you explain in depth the hemolytic reaction? I thought the hemolytic reation would take place only if you are Rhesus positive.

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by ainda
Wed Mar 05, 2008 5:01 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Blood type changing spontaneously with a transplant?
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Re: Blood type changing spontaneously with a transplant?

... because the A and B blood type antigens are very strong antigens, when compared to many other blood type antigens. This being said, also the rhesus factor is quite strong an antigen. Whatever the case, at least with my current knowledge of haematology, I cannot quite see how this 'switch ...

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by biohazard
Mon Mar 03, 2008 1:52 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Blood type changing spontaneously with a transplant?
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