Use of Animals in Research: Do we have any Alternatives?

There has been a rampant increase in the use of animals for biomedical and other research during the recent past. The animals (both rodents and non-rodents) invariably form a part of the experiments related to research in science in general and biomedicine in particular. The purists believe that it is essential to perform experiments in animals to ensure the safety and assess the feasibility of experimenting in human beings. The ethicists insist that the use of animals in research should be minimized and every effort should be made to ensure that ethical treatment is meted out to these humble creatures. On the other hand, the revolutionists are of the opinion that animals hardly serve any good purpose in research and they can be conveniently replaced by other technological advancements.

Author(s): Pradeep Dua and Pamila Dua

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