Millions of human lives are saved each year from products only made possible by animal testing. Animal testing is the practice of testing potentially harmful cures and treatments on animals, such as mice, before being released publicly. Some say that testing practices are inhumane, and because of this animal testing should be outlawed, pointing out outdated photographs. Others see the great benefits given to medical research because of these tests. Animal testing is irreplaceable, highly regulated, and has contributed to countless life-saving cures. Animal testing is still used simply because it is often the only method applicable. “[Humans] share 97% of [their] genes with a mouse, making them an effective modifier for the human body.(Understanding
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“‘Animal research and testing has played a part in almost every medical breakthrough of the last century. It has saved hundreds of millions of lives worldwide…’ – Former UK Home Office minister Joan Ryan.(Understanding Animal Research 1)” If this is considered, it will be realized animal research has saved more lives than the prevention of every war in entire twentieth century would have. Such an astounding success shows the research done through animal testing has greatly benefited humanity as a whole. “Diphtheria and polio vaccines, antibiotics, modern anaesthetics, the treatments for childhood leukaemia...all owed a huge debt to animal research(Fisher 1)” These diseases were responsible for the agonizing deaths of millions before cures were produced. Notably, now that cures are readily available, they should not be taken for granted, as being spared from these illnesses is one of the greatest benefits from living in the twenty-first century. “If we are to address the unmet medical needs of the 21st Century such as cures for dementia and stroke, then it is likely that some animal research will be necessary.(Fisher 1)” This is important to consider when thinking of banning animal research, because the people of the future do not want to suffer from these ailments as the people
“‘Animal research and testing has played a part in almost every medical breakthrough of the last century. It has saved hundreds of millions of lives worldwide…’ – Former UK Home Office minister Joan Ryan.(Understanding Animal Research 1)” If this is considered, it will be realized animal research has saved more lives than the prevention of every war in entire twentieth century would have. Such an astounding success shows the research done through animal testing has greatly benefited humanity as a whole. “Diphtheria and polio vaccines, antibiotics, modern anaesthetics, the treatments for childhood leukaemia...all owed a huge debt to animal research(Fisher 1)” These diseases were responsible for the agonizing deaths of millions before cures were produced. Notably, now that cures are readily available, they should not be taken for granted, as being spared from these illnesses is one of the greatest benefits from living in the twenty-first century. “If we are to address the unmet medical needs of the 21st Century such as cures for dementia and stroke, then it is likely that some animal research will be necessary.(Fisher 1)” This is important to consider when thinking of banning animal research, because the people of the future do not want to suffer from these ailments as the people