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Physicians Committee Accuses University of Washington of Cruelty to Ferrets

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

I live in Seattle and I am always skeptical of how the UW treats its lab animals. I had never heard of the use of ferrets in medical research though. The complaining group, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, based in Washington, D.C., News to me. Full story in the Seattle Times.

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It's one that's brought on, no doubt, by the acts of vandalism and intimidation of radical animal-rights groups, but I think it also serves to insulate the research community from any responsibility it might otherwise have to increase transparency and public engagement with the work. Part V: Me and My Monkey.

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Physicians Committee Accuses University of Washington of Cruelty to Ferrets

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