2024.11.30

The End of The Lab Rat

Replacing research animals with tools that better mimic human biology could improve medicine

Millions of animals are used for research purposes every year, but their efficacy is increasingly limited. (credit:Henrik Sorensen/Getty Images)

Millions of animals are used for research purposes every year, but their efficacy is increasingly limited. (credit:Henrik Sorensen/Getty Images)

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