First White Rats for Research

The 1925 Purnell Bill authorized federal funds for research in home economics. In 1932 the Home Economics Department was the first on campus to utilize white rats for its studies of vitamins.

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  • Title First White Rats for Research
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  • Keywords First White Rats for Research
  • Website Name Volopedia
  • Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
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  • Access Date December 27, 2025
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  • Date of Last Update October 7, 2018