Comment on Maybe there was a cure for human cancer, but it didn't work at all in mice.
MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 5 days agoIt does if it diverts attention away from other potential cures, not to mention making the animals’ sacrifices even more in vain
OldChicoAle@lemmy.world 5 days ago
How can we develop therapeutics without animal testing? Genuinely asking your thoughts.
MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 5 days ago
I’m not the expert but it seems naive to think animal testing is the one and only way. It’s just an already established norm with some regions requiring it for eligibility of sale, that’s why it’s still as prevalent as it is
OldChicoAle@lemmy.world 5 days ago
But what could replace it? Genuinely curious. I used to do animal studies in grad school. I don’t see a better option for making sure this new drug doesn’t kill Grandma.