Animal research is at the center of much debate, often acrimonious, largely due to the increased rights afforded to animals in recent times, at least within developed countries. At few points in human ...

University of Stirling provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Every year, millions of animals are used in scientific research across the UK. Statistics suggest that almost four million ...

The use of animals in biomedical research has led to important medical advances but presents ethical concerns among scientists as well as the public 1. The need to respect all living creatures ...