Letter to the Editor: Animal Studies Still Necessary
Excerpt:
“Many animal-based breakthroughs directly lead to human health advancements. Veterinary medicine improvements naturally require animal studies as well.”
“There is no super computer hidden away in an underground lair that can mimic all the incredibly complex functions of the human body and also the countless diseases that impact us. Why? Because in order to model something, you must first fully understand it, and there are countless aspects about health systems that we do not yet fully comprehend.”
Letter to the Editor: Animals Still Play a Vital Role in Research
Excerpt:
“The American public deserves a truthful discussion about the role of animals in research. Those opposed certainly have a right to share their opinions. But readers deserve better than this.” Read more.
Curious About Science Writing: Students Visit with OACU
NIH’s Office of Animal Care and Use (OACU) opened its doors to two high school science writers on July 13. Tara Prakash and Nora Pierce are participants in Curious Science Writers (cSw), a program hosted by Americans for Medical Progress (AMP) that pairs high school students with mentors as the aspiring scribes research and write their own articles. Read more.
Scientists, Veterinarians and Conservationists Offer Recommendations to Address the Shortage of Long-Tailed Macaques Required for Continued Health Advancements
A coalition of 40 organizations representing the scientific, veterinary and conservation communities are partnering to advocate for the protection of long-tailed macaque monkeys – both in captivity and in the wild. Their recommendations seek to ensure the healthy continuation of this species within natural habitats and to protect future medical advancements that benefit humans and animals alike. Read more.
Scientists, veterinarians and conservationists offer recommendations to address shortage of long-tailed macaques required for continued health advancements
A coalition of 40 organizations representing the scientific, veterinary and conservation communities are partnering to advocate for the protection of long-tailed macaque monkeys – both in captivity and in the wild. Their recommendations seek to ensure the healthy continuation of this species within natural habitats and to protect future medical advancements that benefit humans and animals alike. Read more.
Bat Research Lab Coming To Fort Collins Has CSU Fighting Misinformation
Excerpt:
Jim Newman, with the nonprofit Americans for Medical Progress, is a nationally-recognized leader in helping researchers navigate misinformation campaigns and related safety concerns.
“I never would have believed 20 years ago that this is even more of a problem in the post-COVID world — misunderstanding and misinformation,” Newman said. “Some of it is weaponizing and sometimes it is a way to get people riled up and scared, and that’s really unfortunate.” Read more.
Bat research lab coming to Fort Collins has CSU fighting misinformation
Excerpt:
Jim Newman, with the nonprofit Americans for Medical Progress, is a nationally-recognized leader in helping researchers navigate misinformation campaigns and related safety concerns.
“I never would have believed 20 years ago that this is even more of a problem in the post-COVID world — misunderstanding and misinformation,” Newman said. “Some of it is weaponizing and sometimes it is a way to get people riled up and scared, and that’s really unfortunate.” Read more.
Animal testing benefits us all
Excerpt:
We are surrounded by the proof that research in animals is beneficial and necessary. Animal studies led to Nobel Prize-winning cancer immunotherapies. Deep brain stimulation, which combats Parkinson’s disease and other neurological afflictions, came about due to animal-based research. The incredible, COVID-fighting mRNA vaccines are available thanks to pivotal discoveries in rodents and other animals. They significantly reduced the pandemic’s death toll and allowed for a return to relatively normal life. Read more.
Embracing alternatives to animal research while also embracing reality
Heard of the FDA Modernization Act? It’s already got quite a reputation.
After its passage in the final days of 2022, PETA immediately deemed the federal legislation “groundbreaking,” calling it “a radical shift in the way drugs and treatments are developed.” Another animal rights group predicted the act would usher in “better treatments to patients, and drive down drug prices.” Read more.
Opinion: Embracing Animal Research Alternatives While Also Embracing Reality
Heard of the FDA Modernization Act? It’s already got quite a reputation.
After its passage in the final days of 2022, PETA immediately deemed the federal legislation “groundbreaking,” calling it “a radical shift in the way drugs and treatments are developed.” Another animal rights group predicted the act would usher in “better treatments to patients, and drive down drug prices.” Read more.
Published April 12, 2023 by DC Journal and Inside Sources Publication