Animals in Medical Research

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The use of animals in medical research has brought great benefits to the health and well-being of us all. Yet at the same time it has provoked great controversy.

The pages in this section describe the benefits of animal research as well as the system of regulating animal research and the care and welfare of the animals.

A general information leaflet on the use of animals in research called 'Medical Research Charities and Animal Studies' can be downloaded from the right.

Why We Use Genetically Modified Animals
An enormous advance in the science of biological and medical research
Why We Still Need Animals
New techniques are being explored so we can use fewer animals
Different Animals Are Used
From fruit flies to fish and from mice to monkeys
The Relevance of Animal Research
Mice share over 80% of their genes with humans
Care of the Animals
Charities aim to ensure the highest welfare standards and fund only essential research requiring animals
The Control of Animal Research
The use of animals in medical research in the UK is very strictly regulated
Revising EU Law Governing Animal Research
AMRC Position Statement on Revisions to Directive 86/609/EEC AMRC welcomes the revision of the Dire
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