Animal research: The benefits, the regulations and the reality

Animal research: The benefits, the regulations and the reality

Tens of millions of animals are used for scientific and commercial research in the US that benefits humans and animals alike. Despite the obvious benefits, animal research draws much criticism in some circles with the most common argument revolving around the case that it is cruel and inhumane.

Director, Center for Comparative Medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine, Cindy Buckmaster, PhD joined me to look at the whats behind the scenes with animal research and some of the arguments, pro and con.

Dr Buckmaster discussed how animal research benefits human health, your pet's health, the various regulations and protections in place and much, much more.

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