Animal testing is the use of non-human animals in experiments that seek to control the variables that affect the behavior or biological system under study. Examples of applied research include testing disease treatments, breeding, defense research, and toxicology, including cosmetics testing. In education, animal testing is sometimes a component of biology or psychology courses. There is no nationwide ban on animal testing in the United States. The humane society estimates that more than 50 million dogs, cats, monkeys, rabbits, rats and other animals undergo testing each year in the US.
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Response rates from 266 Josh Shapirio voters.
63% Yes |
37% No |
23% Yes |
37% No |
39% Yes, but not for cosmetics |
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@8JPQVPY4yrs4Y
Yes but heavily regulated.
@8M2N46D4yrs4Y
No, not for cosmetics. Drugs should only be tested on animals if it is believed that the drug could improve the animal's health.
@89S67K74yrs4Y
No, use inmates that are serving life or death sentences and offer incentives for other inmates to volunteer.
@8PW2KJP 4yrs4Y
Yes, animal testing is necessary for understanding the safety and proper dosages of new medicines and treatments. It would be dangerous and extremely unethical for scientists to test drugs on humans before making sure they are safe. Even though the testing might be harmful to the tested animal, I believe its sacrifice advances developments on medicine that could save millions of lives, both human and not.
@9B3BGKK2yrs2Y
Yes, but only for certain animals such as mice and rats
@97XMXQB2yrs2Y
No, it is cruel, expensive and ineffective
@9HB5MKV1yr1Y
Yes, but never for superficial discoveries and only if the animals suffer zero pain or distress whatsoever
@9N92GYS7mos7MO
Yes, but never for superficial discoveries like cosmetics and only if the animals suffer zero discomfort
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