Justifications for invasive experiments on animals rely
on claims that such research is essential for the
advancement of biomedical knowledge, for the development
of cures to human diseases, or for the evaluation of the
toxicity of compounds to which humans are exposed. Until
recently, critical evaluations of the accuracy of such
claims have been rare. However, a growing body of
large-scale systematic reviews have now been published in
scientific and medical journals. The outcomes have been
consistent: animal experiments have contributed far less
than advocates would have us believe.
This presentation summarises these recent results, and
comprehensively reviews the alternatives to invasive
animal use with biomedical research, toxicity testing,
and education.
Published studies are available at
www.AnimalExperiments.info.