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Rachel Mason Dentinger¹, Abigail Woods²

¹Department of Undergraduate Studies, University of Utah, Sterling Sill Center, 195 Central Campus Dr, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA. rachel.mason.dentinger@utah.edu.

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Cross-species comparison in science and medicine is a historical practice often overlooked. This collection examines how comparing animals has shaped research, revealing diverse methods beyond standardized models.

Keywords:

Analogy Animals Biology Comparison Medicine Models

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Area of Science:

History of Science and Medicine
Comparative Biology
Animal Studies

Background:

Cross-species comparison is a pervasive yet under-analyzed aspect of scientific and medical history.
This collection stems from a 2016 workshop, focusing on the practical and epistemic dimensions of comparing animal species.
The research spans two centuries, exploring diverse disciplines, locations, and methodologies in cross-species comparisons.

Discussion:

Comparative practices often involve non-standard species and subjective inferences, unlike typical experimental animal models.
These methods bridge physiological, behavioral, and affective states in non-human animals.
Cross-species comparison has fostered interdisciplinary collaboration and connected different research traditions.

Key Insights:

Animal comparison has historically shaped scientific and medical advancements.
The study highlights the varied features and methods used to make animals comparable.
Success in cross-species comparison relies on diverse approaches, including analogy and subjective inference.

Outlook:

Further historical analysis is needed to fully understand the role of cross-species comparison.
Exploring the epistemic and practical work involved in comparing species offers new perspectives.
Future research can build upon these insights to foster interdisciplinary dialogue in animal studies.