Thousands of monkeys will be needed for the expected vaccine research in the next several years.

The company started its vaccine research and production in the 1950s.

The vaccine research is squarely in the medical camp.

The typical animal model for vaccine research is the monkey, often the macaque.

The government is also increasing its commitment to vaccine research, even as many companies have cut back.

Markets of this size have proved sufficient to stimulate vaccine research in the past.

The results also raise the possibility that current lines of vaccine research may be fruitless.

His efforts are part of a broad renaissance in vaccine research and development that may hold great promise but also faces considerable challenges.

He said vaccine research on the disease was in its infancy and the government would like industry to get involved.

"Arbitrary government pricing would be devastating to vaccine research and development," the report said.