by American Association for Laboratory Animal Science

About the author: The American Association for Laboratory Animal Science is an association of individuals, businesses, and organizations that disseminates scientific information about the procurement, study, and care of laboratory animals.

Over the years, scientists have solved many medical problems, cured diseases, and developed vaccines—all by using animals in biomedical research. An important issue, use of animals in biomedical research has come under attack by people who seek to portray the research as inhumane. Knowing the facts surrounding the use of animals in research can help determine the outcome of the debate as well as decide how soon cures will be found for deadly diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and AIDS—all of which affect millions of people around the world....

Why Do We Need Biomedical Research"

Understanding causes...