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Humane Society Calls for Refuge for 9 Chimps

Critter News

The Humane Society wants 9 chimps that are not being "used" as part of experiments to be released to a sanctuary. I just love the language used by the Research Center's spokesperson. {Dr. The animals have not been and are not currently being accessed for biomedical research,” Rowell said." percent of our DNA.

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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.