Understanding Animal Testing

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Biology

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Text 1 • Magazine Article • Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Animal Testing: Science or Shame? by DeShawn Harris Millions of mice and rats die each year in lab experiments. The animals are the best way scientists have to study and fight human diseases. But should mice die for humans to live longer and better lives? Critics say the treatment of lab mice and rats is cruel and inhumane. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a group known as PETA, describes animal testing like this: “The mice are...

This resource provides an overview of animal testing, explaining its purpose and the ethics surrounding it. It discusses why scientists test on animals, highlighting both the benefits, such as ensuring new medicines are safe, and the opposing viewpoints that emphasize animal rights and cruelty concerns. Key terms like 'experiment,' 'research,' and 'ethical' are defined to enhance understanding. It also covers statistics on animal usage in research, the arguments for and against animal testing, and encourages critical thinking through reflective exercises about personal opinions on the subject.