https://padlet.com/kmcoxen19/k2mp5x6uqkhy en-us 2017-04-10 16:49:10 UTC 2017-04-11 16:32:29 UTC hello@padlet.com kmcoxen19 https://padlet.com/kmcoxen19/k2mp5x6uqkhy/wish/165724079 http://www.mofed.org/Animal_Research.htm]]> 2017-04-10 16:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcoxen19/k2mp5x6uqkhy/wish/165724079 kmcoxen19 https://padlet.com/kmcoxen19/k2mp5x6uqkhy/wish/165724140 Rodents are the animal model of choice for modern medical researchers because they have a naturally short life span -- two to three years -- that allows scientists to observe in "fast forward"]]> 2017-04-10 16:50:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcoxen19/k2mp5x6uqkhy/wish/165724140 kmcoxen19 https://padlet.com/kmcoxen19/k2mp5x6uqkhy/wish/165724146 Thanks to animal research, many diseases that once killed millions of people every year are either treatable or have been eradicated altogether. This could have been human lives dying, but instead it was dogs.]]> 2017-04-10 16:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcoxen19/k2mp5x6uqkhy/wish/165724146 kmcoxen19 https://padlet.com/kmcoxen19/k2mp5x6uqkhy/wish/165724149 The essential need for animal research is recognized and supported by medical societies and health agencies around the world. Without these agencies, we would never have been able to pursue animal testing.]]> 2017-04-10 16:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcoxen19/k2mp5x6uqkhy/wish/165724149 kmcoxen19 https://padlet.com/kmcoxen19/k2mp5x6uqkhy/wish/165724152 Advances in genetic engineering have enabled scientists to develop excellent rodent models for research. Thus leading to further research in animal testing.]]> 2017-04-10 16:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcoxen19/k2mp5x6uqkhy/wish/165724152 kmcoxen19 https://padlet.com/kmcoxen19/k2mp5x6uqkhy/wish/165724162 Some people say that humans, not animals, should be used as medical "guinea pigs." However, such activity would be harmful for society.]]> 2017-04-10 16:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcoxen19/k2mp5x6uqkhy/wish/165724162