
Laura Rego Alvarez, Head of Science Policy and Regulation at Cruelty Free International, discusses the science and ethics behind alternatives to animal testing.
Animal testing remains a contentious topic in the science community and beyond. Some argue its benefits outweigh its ethical failures; others argue that it is morally wrong and, therefore, the practice should be stopped altogether.
Why do scientists test on animals?
A major reason why scientists continue to test on animals is the curr...
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