Argumentative Essay-It's Time To Legalize Animal Testing

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Many proponents of banning animal testing have often said, “ We don't want to use animals, but we don't have any other options,” This is actually not true considering there are models that are now more precise and reliable than animals could ever be. Such models include In Vitro and In Silico testing. In Vitro testing includes advanced microchips. Microchips uses human cells and tissue are able to construct a stamp sized organ that could be tested on by scientists. In Silico testing uses computer modeling, and can make accurate results. In silico testing is also often cheaper than standardized testing. As said by a PETA official, “ Experimentation using animals continue, not because of best science, but because of archaic

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