Should Animals Be Used in Medical Research?
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Amanda Rosen May 6, 2003 Should Animals Be Used in Medical Research? Do you have diabetes or know someone who does? Have you ever had to take antibiotics when you were sick? These treatments and many others were made possible by the use of animal testing. "The use of animals in research is a privilege..." (Foundation). There are many misconceptions about the number and types of animals that are used. Some people believe that the animals are being mistreated but there are laws and regulations that doctors and scientist must follow. There are even regulations on how the animals should be cared for. People are also unclear on where the animals that are used for testing come from. In this day-in-age, there are a few alternatives that can also be used. Over the last 30 years, the number of animals being used has dropped 60%. The uses of animals peaked in...


