Nowadays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favour of them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Animal testing

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medicine, enabling

the development of numerous treatments and determining the toxicity of medications.

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experiments are supported by many for the sake of mankind’s well-being, some people are strongly opposed due to the cruelty of

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methods. In my opinion, animal testing should be

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preferred, since

being able to conduct research

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a living, whole-body system, scientists gain a golden opportunity to develop life-saving cures, while the risks of animal mistreatment are negligible. By using animals for scientific and commercial testing, people make it possible to develop new medical treatments and study the side effects they can bring about. If it had not been for

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a method, recently developed cures for

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, diabetes and some kinds of cancer have not been created owing to an inability to study irrelevant processes occurring in the central nervous system, endocrine and immune systems. Little do people realise that the most powerful computers are unable to accurately simulate the working of complex organs.

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, having no adequate alternative to testing

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a living, whole-body system, researchers have to opt for

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method in order to develop vitally important medications destined for human use. Admittedly, there is some likelihood that animals might be exposed to cruel and painful procedures during these experiments. Not only can they include forced inhalation, food and water deprivation, but scientists are

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believed to inflict burns and other wounds to study the healing process. Even though these aspects of animal testing are inevitable, they have been eliminated to some extend through the implementation of proper regulations. The USA is a prime example, where animal experiments have been regulated by the Federal Animal Welfare Act, which requires minimum housing standards for research animals and regular inspections by veterinarians. In conclusion, while people may vary in their opinions, I am convinced that animal testing ought to be allowed since, being the only possible way to represent a complex living organism, it is advantageous for preserving

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health.