Animal experiments have long been the subject of controversy. Although many claims have been made either way, large-scale studies of their efficacy in advancing human healthcare have been rare — until recently. However, a growing body of such studies have now been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. The results are remarkably consistent: laboratory animals commonly experience significant stress, and experiments on them contribute far less to the advancement of medical progress than is often claimed.
The abstracts, and frequently complete texts of these published studies, as well as published reviews of alternative research, testing and educational strategies and methods, are freely downloadable here, along with summary articles and certain key governmental reports.
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