No, it does not. Saying we might not find x treatment because it didn’t work on mice says absolutely nothing about the actual efficacy of testing on mice.
I’m not the expert but it seems naive to think animal testing is the one and only way. It’s just an already established norm with some regions requiring it for eligibility of sale, that’s why it’s still as prevalent as it is
But what could replace it? Genuinely curious. I used to do animal studies in grad school. I don’t see a better option for making sure this new drug doesn’t kill Grandma.
No, it does not. Saying we might not find x treatment because it didn’t work on mice says absolutely nothing about the actual efficacy of testing on mice.
It does if it diverts attention away from other potential cures, not to mention making the animals’ sacrifices even more in vain
How can we develop therapeutics without animal testing? Genuinely asking your thoughts.
I’m not the expert but it seems naive to think animal testing is the one and only way. It’s just an already established norm with some regions requiring it for eligibility of sale, that’s why it’s still as prevalent as it is
But what could replace it? Genuinely curious. I used to do animal studies in grad school. I don’t see a better option for making sure this new drug doesn’t kill Grandma.