Raising the bar for chimp research
| Biomedical studies | Comparative-genomics and behavioural studies |
|---|---|
| • No other suitable model is available • The study cannot be performed ethically in humans • Important advances would be significantly slowed or prevented if the study was not done • Chimps must be housed in appropriate physical and social environments or in natural habitats |
• The study provides otherwise unattainable insight • The study is performed on acquiescent animals using minimally invasive techniques in a manner that minimizes pain and distress • Chimps must be housed in appropriate physical and social environments or in natural habitats |
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