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ERIC Number: EJ419082
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9266
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A Selective Critique of Animal Experiments in Human-Orientated Biological Research.
Webb, G. P.
Journal of Biological Education, v24 n3 p191-97 Fall 1990
The advantages and justifications for using small animals in human-oriented research are reviewed. Some of the pitfalls of extrapolating animal-derived data to humans are discussed. Several specific problems with animal experimentation are highlighted. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biomedicine, College Science, Higher Education, Laboratory Animals, Laboratory Procedures, Medical Research, Research Methodology, Research Problems, Science Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Practitioners; Researchers
Language: English
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