Males Still Dominate Animal Studies
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Male animals are predominately chosen after female animals for usage in biomedical research experiments, which could have noteworthy implications for the health of women.
A study of several surveys undertaken during the 1990s found a significant bias toward the use of male animals in biomedical research experiments.
Researchers examined several surveys from the 1990s, finding the use of a disproportionate number of male animals in experiments for numerous diseases, and concluding that the frequent use of male animals in research may have significant implications in healthcare for women.
Citations:
Zucker, I., & Beery, A. K. (2010). Males still dominate animal studies. Nature, 465(7299), 690-690. doi:10.1038/465690a
