Causes & Effects
The causes for animal testing/ research are defined mostly though the change of times and the advancement of society. The need for new medications in today’s modern world is a major part of why scientists animal test. "From antibiotics to blood transfusions, from dialysis to organ-transplantation, from vaccinations to chemotherapy, bypass surgery and joint replacement, practically every present-day protocol for the prevention, treatment, cure and control of disease, pain and suffering is based on knowledge attained through research with animals" (Frankie L. Trull). Scientists can find more information about certain chemical that could be effecting the animals just like it effects humans. There is also testing for genetic responses on the animals that could reflect on humans.
On the other side of the spectrum of animal testing/ research; the desire for new cosmetics that the society wants and trusts. The FDA is responsible for safety of cosmetics that are safe and properly labeled, but do not require companies to test on animals. The FDA said " Animal testing by manufacturers seeking to market new products may be used to establish product safety. In some cases, after considering available alternatives, companies may determine that animal testing is necessary to assure the safety of a product or ingredient"( FDA Animal Testing &Cosmetics). This picture shows people protesting against the animal testing at a university. These sorts of protest happen all over the US.
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The effects of animal testing/ research has always held quite a problem for both sides of the intent. In short term, There will be people outraged with anger because they believe that animals should have more rights and should not be treated in such way. New cosmetics could arise that could help people enhance there beauty in a amazing way. In the long term, cures and new medicines that have saved lives could extend the lives of humans. With cosmetics being booming in society; businesses going out of business because of animal conservatives protesting against a business that tests on animals. On the other hand, new economic opportunities with cosmetic product growth. overall the rights for animals could eventually change and be regulated even more than it is.
This image shows people that are pro-testing on animals
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