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Introduction Nowadays, the number of brands selling cosmetic products, typically defined as products that are intended to be applied or used by the human body for the purposes of cleansing or beautification, are increasing in number due to the increase in demands as more consumers are buying cosmetic products. However, not all consumers are aware that animals are used to test the products that they use to ensure effectiveness and safety when used by consumers. In many parts of the world, there…

In Defense of the Animals, the author discusses the need to protect animals and why animal rights activists are working towards improving the treatment of the animals in situations where cruelty and suffering are not necessary. As humans, we have become too desensitized to the brutality inflicted on animals. Photos of baby seals that have been clubbed to death for their skin and videos of the horrid living conditions of our meat products have become a common practice. Even many of the scientific…

When she first arrived at her new loving home, the malnourished beagle crawled on her belly yearning for affection, but too scared to stand up. She was suffering from many different health concerns, such as the infestation of hookworms, tapeworms, and multiple internal and external infections (Sherrow). Plus the well-conditioned psychological damage, keeping her in constant fear of humans. Once identified only by a number, she now has a home and a name. Libby, was one of the 250 dogs and cats…

In discussions of animal testing, one controversial issue has been whether animals can feel emotions as humans do, and furthermore, if they can then is the use of animals in research morally wrong? On the one hand, scientists that use animals as test subjects, such as Helosia Sabin and her late husband, argue that it is crucial for any medical progress because much testing is required before releasing a new drug into the public. On the other hand, people like Peggy Carlson, a scientist herself…

Unit VI Case Study Toxicology Melonie Brown Columbia Southern University Introduction Animals play an important role in toxicology research. Researchers and scientist use animals in laboratory experiments to determine the effect of chemical substances on human beings, animals, and the environment. Research in Toxicology plays an important role in improving the quality of life. For example, research can help to determine safe food, safe medicine, appropriate treatment and safe industrial…

Dollie the sheep was the first mammal to be cloned by an adult cell by using the process of nuclear transfer. This process started by a cell is placed in a de-nucleated egg, the two cells fuse and then develop into an embryo. Dollie was cloned at the Roslin Institute in 1997. The idea was developed from part of a research in producing the milk from farm animals. The development of cloning technology led to new ways to produce medicine and improving the understanding of genetics. Cloned animals…

Rock Pocket Mouse Questions 2. A rock pocket mouse’s color influences whether it survives or dies. The less visible the mouse is in its habitat, the more likely it will survive. Mice that stand out in their habitat have a greater chance of being spotted by a predator. Mice that are similar in color to their habitat are more likely to survive and reproduce. 3. A mutation in the DNA of rock pocket mouse in location A caused it to have black fur. Because the dark-colored fur was easily visible…

John Ericson in his article, “Breakthroughs might mean the end of animal testing,” details some of the developing technologies that have the potential to greatly reduce the use of animal test subjects in research. These new innovations include computer modeling techniques and simulations, synthetic organs that derive metabolic profiles, and microchips acting as vital organs. Even with these advancements animals are the preferred subjects of testing, for example, the Food and Drug…

How Animal Cloning Relates to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Since it’s start, animal cloning has be surrounded by several controversies and speculations about it’s safety, procedure, and results. Many people support animal cloning for its prospective rebirth of endangered species and the advancement of safer food products (Bio.org). However, for every person that supports animal cloning there is a person who is against it. People who disapprove of animal cloning believe that it is an invasive…

Tight living spaces, dirty environments, and chemicals being injected into your body every few hours. Is this how you would like to live your life? As an experiment for everyone to gain knowledge on. No! In an essay written by Jane Goodall, which addressed the cruelty chimpanzees go through when treated in research laboratories; Goodall saw stark actions being placed and harsh surgeries performed and knew she had to help make people aware of these situations. Many people don’t see the…