Science, Medicine, and Animals

Examines key questions in the laboratory animal debate. Topics covered in this text include: the history, status and potential contribution of animal research; the actual incidence of experiments that may be painful to animals; and the benefits of research to companion animals.

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The necessity for animal use in biomedical research is a hotly debated topic in classrooms throughout the country. Frequently teachers and students do not have access to balanced, factual material to foster an informed discussion on the topic. This colorful, 50-page booklet is designed to educate teenagers about the role of animal research in combating disease, past and present; the perspective of animal use within the whole spectrum of biomedical research; the regulations and oversight that govern animal research; and the continuing efforts to use animals more efficiently and humanely.


Table of Contents


Front Matter
SCIENCE, MEDICINE, AND ANIMALS
Why Are Animals Used in Research?
How Have Animals Contributed to Improving Human Health?
How Has Science Advanced as a Result of Animal Experimentation?
Why Are Animals Used to Study the Brain?
How Do Animals Benefit from Animal Research?
Are There Alternatives to the Use of Animals in Research?
What Are the Issues Surrounding "Animal Rights"?
What Is the Difference Between Animal Rights and Welfare?
How Do Laws and Regulations Govern the Use and Care of Animals?
How Much Pain Do Animals Experience in Animal Research?
Should Pound Animals Be Used in Research?
What Is the Cost to Society of the Animal Rights Movement?
Conclusion
Notes