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Benefits of Animal Models in Research

If you work in research, you may have an opportunity to explain the role of animal models in modern scientific research. The websites listed below contain useful information.

Americans for Medical Progress

"Animal Research"
http://www.amprogress.org/Issues/issuesmain.cfm

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North Carolina Association for Biomedical Research

"Frequently Asked Questions: The Care of Use of Animals in Biomedical Research"
http://www.ncabr.org/biomed/faq2.html

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American Physiological Society

"Animal Research Issues"
http://www.the-aps.org/pa/action/animalissues.htm

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American Heart Association

"AHA Scientific Position/AHA Advocacy Position"
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4437

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Society for Neuroscience

"Handbook for the Use of Animals in Neuroscience Research"
http://apu.sfn.org/content/Publications/HandbookfortheUseofAnimalsinNeuroscienceResearch/protect.htm

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Animal Research in Psychology

Includes guidelines for ethical conduct
http://www.apa.org/science/animal2.html

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Society of Toxicology

"Importance of Animals in Science of Toxicology"
http://www.toxicology.org/publicoutreach/air/air.html

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Online Ethics Center at Case Western Reserve University

"The Ethics of Using Animals in Research"
http://onlineethics.org/reseth/mod/animalres.html

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Kids 4 Research:

"Providing information to students, teachers, and parents on responsible laboratory animal care and use in biomedical research, education, and testing."
http://www.kids4research.org/