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. 2016 Nov 2;92(3):653-657.
doi: 10.1016/j.neuron.2016.10.034.

Animal Research in Neuroscience: A Duty to Engage

Allyson J Bennett  1 , Dario L Ringach  2
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Animal Research in Neuroscience: A Duty to Engage

Allyson J Bennett et al. Neuron. .
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Abstract

Activists opposed to the use of animals in scientific research are increasingly dominating the public discourse and pressuring government officials to severely limit the scope of the work. Polls show that public support for animal research is in decline. Scientists must respond by engaging with the public and policymakers to explain their research and its importance and by addressing moral concerns and objections.

Keywords: animal research; animal rights; animal welfare; ethics; medical research; moral philosophy; science education.

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