Without animal research, polio would kill or cripple thousands of unvaccinated adults and children each year.
Helping People
All of us benefit from animal research. The advances made through biomedical research mean we have vaccines, treatments, and cures for diseases that have the potential to cripple or kill. We are able to use products and medications with confidence knowing that their safety has been tested. And as we age, we can enjoy a better quality of life than people just a few generations ago.
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Why use animals at all?
There are striking similarities between the physiological systems of humans and various species of animals. Much of what we know about the immune system has come from studies with mice. Research on dogs has provided a great deal of information about the cardiovascular system. more...
Benefits to People
All of us benefit from animal research. The advances made through biomedical research mean we have vaccines, treatments, and cures for diseases that have the potential to cripple or kill. We are able to use products and medications with confidence knowing that their safety has been tested. And as we age, we can enjoy a better quality of life than people just a few generations ago.
