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Good News for the Alamagordo Chimps!

Critter News

Bill Richardson on Thursday the chimps will not be transferred to a San Antonio, Texas, facility until the National Academy of Sciences reviews policies on using chimpanzees in biomedical research. The NIH proposed sending them to Texas to be used in research aimed at finding a hepatitis C vaccine.

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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.". Actually, I didn't quit neuroscience as a result of the experiences described, but I did quit working with animals. Part III: Pepper Goes to Washington. Maybe on paper.