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A matter of life and death
13 December 2006 |
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Grey
Matters
Many
scientists have nuanced views on animal research.
But they are rarely heard, says Emma Marris.
13 December 2006
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Caught
in the middle
Researchers
aren't the only ones who concern themselves
with animal welfare in the lab. Vets are asked
regularly to monitor and care for these animals
- a role that can call for some difficult
decisions. Kerri Smith talks to Sarah Wolfensohn,
head of veterinary services at the University
of Oxford, UK, about the challenges and conflicts
presented by caring for experimental animals.
13 December 2006
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Primates
in the frame
Primate
researchers have long faced violent protests
over their work. But in some countries, regulatory
obstacles are taking a greater toll. David
Cyranoski meets European scientists who feel
that bureaucratic pressures are closing their
labs.
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December 2006 |
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Mighty
mouse
Coordination
and integration of the results of animal research
are an ever-increasing challenge. Jane Qiu
finds out what happens when big biology meets
a small rodent.
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| POLL |
Scientists share thoughts on animal research
Poll reveals nuanced views among biomedical researchers.
13 December 2006 |
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WHAT
DO YOU THINK?
Are animals
necessary for all the research they are used
in? Do universities give researchers enough
- and the right kind of - support? Read and
write comments in our newsblog.
13 December 2006
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