Is animal research to cure blindness a good thing?
This week sees the start of World Retina Week from 19 – 24 September. Campaigns are being launched across the globe to raise awareness of retina-related diseases causing blinding and the need for more research funding.
Through stem cell research, major advances have occurred in recent years. People of all ages are regaining their sight, particularly in developing countries. However this human progress has been achieved through the use of experimentation on animals, like dogs. Yet in a recent post, an Animal Testing Perspectives guest blogger argues that research on animals is also benefiting animals – Should we stop medical research on cats and dogs?
What’s your view?
Q: Should we experiment on animals to help find fight blindness in humans?
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