Abstract Are we to let concern for the ‘rights’ of pests cost human lives? The answer is a simple one—no. Animal research, although often the subject of debate is a positive thing. Without it, where would the world be? Tests certainly cannot be done on humans, for what human will risk his or her life if there is a more convenient and sensible option. Yes the animals endure pain and, at times, lose their …showed first 75 words of 568 total…

…showed last 75 words of 568 total…Today, several major medical research successes have used lab rodents. For example, researchers at Washington University have recently discovered that “genetically altered mice lacking an immune-system enzyme didn’t develop emphysema even after exposure (Berardelli, p.1).” Vaccines for dozens of infectious diseases would not be available without animal testing. Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, tuberculosis, measles, mumps, and rubella are just a few on the list of cures that give thanks to animal experimentation. Concluding Statements