Is the use of sentient animals in basic research justifiable?

被引：22
作者：
Greek R. [1 ]
Greek J. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Americans For Medical Advancement, Goleta, CA 93117
来源：
Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine | / 5卷 / 1期
基金：
英国惠康基金; 英国医学研究理事会;
关键词：
Basic Science Research; Sentient Animal; Nonmammalian Vertebrate; Informed Society; Basic Biomedical Research;
D O I：
10.1186/1747-5341-5-14
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摘要：
Animals can be used in many ways in science and scientific research. Given that society values sentient animals and that basic research is not goal oriented, the question is raised: "Is the use of sentient animals in basic research justifiable?" We explore this in the context of funding issues, outcomes from basic research, and the position of society as a whole on using sentient animals in research that is not goal oriented. We conclude that the use of sentient animals in basic research cannot be justified in light of society's priorities. © 2010 Greek and Jean; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
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