Why do people object to the use of animals for research?

Millions of animals contribute to medical breakthroughs each year, but some have concerns. Let's unpack this!
🙅‍♀️Opponents argue that animal testing can cause unnecessary suffering and the results do not apply to humans.
💊However, research with animals has been crucial in understanding diseases and developing life-saving treatments for both humans and animals.
👩‍🔬Researchers use animals under the 3R principles: Replace, Refine and Reduce. Let's learn about such regulations and approach this topic objectively. Visit our latest episode to learn more about animal experiments. Please comment down your questions!
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