Openness about animal research increases public support

被引:14
作者
Mendez, Juan Carlos [1 ,2 ]
Perry, Brook A. L. [1 ]
Heppenstall, Rhyanne J. [1 ]
Mason, Stuart [1 ]
Mitchell, Anna S. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Oxford, Dept Expt Psychol, Oxford, England
[2] Univ Exeter, Coll Med & Hlth, Exeter, Devon, England
基金
英国惠康基金;
关键词
NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH; ENGAGEMENT;
D O I
10.1038/s41593-022-01039-z
中图分类号
Q189 [神经科学];
学科分类号
071006 ;
摘要
Science engagement can be a daunting prospect. This is especially true for scientists whose work involves animal models, and particularly nonhuman primates. Here, we show that openly explaining our rationale for our neuroscience work involving nonhuman primates — and the legal and ethical regulations that govern animal experimentation — increased public support and understanding, which is crucial for this essential research to continue.
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页码:401 / 403
页数:3
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