Written by Cindy A. Buckmaster

Approximately 68 percent of us have pets and we collectively spend about $70 billion on them annually.

Know what else Americans love? Science.

Polling from the advocacy group Research America shows that 81 percent of the public says it’s important for our leaders to make science — along with technology and engineering — a priority.

Our passions for science and animals demonstrate that we are a caring and thoughtful nation. They also highlight why many of us are conflicted when these two issues intersect. I’m referring to health research involving animals. Animal studies explain how our bodies work. They help us identify disease origins and they provide clues to help us combat sickness. Read more.

Published September 24, 2018 by Inside Sources – Technology