Animal research is considered essential for scientific progress, particularly in understanding human health and developing new medical treatments. Due to their genetic similarities to humans, animals like chimpanzees and mice serve as appropriate research subjects when no adequate alternatives exist.
I) Treat animals, humanely
II) To ensure reliable test results
USING OF ANIMALS IN RESEARCH SHOULD BE ALLOWED
ANIMALS ARE APPROPRIATE RESEARCH SUBJECTS
No adequate alternative to testing on a living, whole-body system
Similar to human being in many ways
I) Chimpanzees share 99% of their
DNA with humans
II) Mice are 98% genetically similar to humans
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SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Developing new medicines & saving cures and treatments
I) Development of pacemakers
II) Cardiac valve subtitues
III) Vaccines for hepatitis B
Allowing scientist to learn more about human biology & health
I) Understanding of health & disease
II) Outcomes of good scientific research
ADEQUATE TRAINING
Strict regulations & set of principles
"3R" (Replace, Reduce, Refine)
I) Replace- cell culture / computer modelling
II) Reduce the number of animal used
III) Refine- refining the way the animals are cared for to help minimise any stress/ pain.