Critter News
FEBRUARY 10, 2011
I had never heard of the use of ferrets in medical research though. A national physicians group has filed a federal complaint against the University of Washington, saying its use of ferrets to train medical residents in emergency procedures on babies and children violates a federal animal-welfare law. News to me.
Critter News
AUGUST 15, 2009
I wish the Seattle weeklies would at least try to cover the University of Washington's Primate Center. Tags: university research animal experimentation animal research primates medical research. Here's an example.
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Critter News
MAY 2, 2012
An animal-rights group that watchdogs research facilities across the country has filed a federal complaint against the University of Washington, citing multiple incidents in which animals were injured, escaped from their cages or were found dead. From the normantranscript.com.
Critter News
JUNE 5, 2009
When you read stories in major newspapers and magazines such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and Newsweek, be wary of simplification, bias, and a tendency to support traditional views indifferent to animals’ interests. There are many excellent books on issues related to animal research. Get FOIAed Up!
Animal Person
JUNE 8, 2009
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.". Part III: Pepper Goes to Washington. Actually, I didn't quit neuroscience as a result of the experiences described, but I did quit working with animals.
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