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Aug 29 2015 | karol orzechowski

Cutting Corners In Lab Mouse Welfare Assessments

Scientists are coming up with new, quicker ways to assess lab mouse “welfare.” But is cutting corners the best way to make an accurate assessment? READ MORE

Aug 21 2015 | karol orzechowski

Vivisection, Pain Management, and Reliable Data: A Case Study With Mice

Pain management in mouse experiments is dicey and could render data useless, making the use of animals in experiments even more ethically problematic. READ MORE

Aug 19 2015 | karol orzechowski

Public Support of Vivisection is On A Case By Case Basis

Surveys show that public support for vivisection varies based on factors such as the species used and the type of experiment. More work is needed to understand why. READ MORE

Aug 14 2015 | karol orzechowski

Animal Testing in Forensics: A Brutal, Outdated Practice

More than 60% of animals used in forensics tests are never anesthetized. Even for those who are, the procedures they undergo are brutal and cruel. READ MORE

Aug 5 2015 | karol orzechowski

Putting an End to Rabies Vaccine Potency Tests on Animals

A survey of rabies experts shows that vaccine testing on animals is expensive, not scientifically relevant, and has serious animal welfare concerns. READ MORE

Jul 30 2015 | karol orzechowski

Giving Chimps the Same Rights as Prisoners

There is a strong legal case for giving chimps used for biomedical research the same rights as prisoners. READ MORE

Jul 27 2015 | karol orzechowski

Using Animals For Infection Studies: Is it Ever Justified?

Even some scientists on the "pro" side of the animal experimentation debate recognize the ethical dilemmas with animal experiments and qualify their opinions very carefully, especially in relation to studies examining infections. READ MORE

Jul 21 2015 | karol orzechowski

Animals Used in Research – 2014 USDA Report

Animal use in experiments in the U.S. is down 6% from last year, to 834,453 - the lowest number on record. READ MORE

Jul 4 2015 | karol orzechowski

Health Care Workers, Animal Research, and Effectiveness

Health care workers have high opinions of animal research and think it does a lot of good, but their beliefs do not match factual findings of animal research's efficacy. READ MORE

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