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Understanding Animal Research
Understanding Animal Research
Produced by Understanding Animal Research in collaboration with teachers, these materials aim to present how animals are used in research and encourage students to look at the issues involved.
Understanding Animal Research aims to improve public understanding of animal research. UAR works on behalf of organisations including the Association for Medical Research Charities (AMRC), the Medical Research Council (MRC), the Institute for Cancer Research, and 30 leading research universities.
Information and activities in this collection help students to discuss, debate and gain a greater understanding of areas including:
* examples of biological understanding and medicines developed through animal research
* how many animals are used in research
* what types of animals are used
* why animals are genetically modified
* how animal research is regulated
* how the animals are cared for
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Animal Welfare and the Three R's
Produced by Understanding Animal Research, this information leaflet looks at the replacement, refinement and reduction (3R's) principle in animal research. It describes:
* Replacement of animals in research with alternative techniques;
* Refinement of scientific procedures to enhance animal welfare;...
How Is Animal Research Regulated?
Produced by Understanding Animal Research, this information leaflet looks at the regulation of animal research in the UK. The law safeguards animals while allowing important medical research to continue.
The leaflet is useful as information for teachers and also as background or research information for...
Medical Advances and Animal Research
Produced by Understanding Animal Research, this information booklet contains extensive information on the medical advances that have been made possible, at least in part, due to animal research. The sections look at developments including:
* cancer therapy;
* HIV treatments;
* vaccination;...
Why Do We Use Animals in Medical Research?
Produced by Understanding Animal Research, this information leaflet looks at how, and why, animals are used in medical research. The information provided by is based on thorough research and understanding of the facts, historical and scientific.
The leaflet is useful as information for teachers and also as...
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| Subject(s) | Science, Biology, Working scientifically |
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| Age | 11-14, 14-16, 16-19 |
| Published | 2010 to 2019 |
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| Direct URL | https://www.stem.org.uk/cx5ew |
