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Animal Researchers' Emotional Blackmail

Critter News

The million dollar ad campaign by the Foundation for Biomedical Research (“Critical research,” Nov. It is all about convincing us that a cure for everything is just around the corner as long as we keep funding their animal research gravy train. 10) is public relations at its worst.

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Deconstructing Slate's "Pepper" Series

Animal Person

He writes, "The dog remained a vital tool in biomedical research for more than 300 years and was the vehicle for a remarkable run of medical breakthroughs.". You could easily argue," he added, that the resources necessary to buy and train a new monkey would be a net minus for animal welfare. Part III: Pepper Goes to Washington.