Males Still Dominate Animal Studies
Submitted on Jul 18, 2010 (Original item from June 2010)
Animal Experimentation | Pharmaceutical, Medical or Biomedical Research
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Short Description:
A study of several surveys undertaken during the 1990s found a significant bias toward the use of male animals in biomedical research experiments.
Abstract:
Researchers examined several surveys from the 1990s, finding the use of a disproportionate number of male animals in experiments for numerous diseases, and concluding that the frequent use of male animals in research may have significant implications in healthcare for women.
Spot Check Number:
1427
Sponsor:
Nature
Animal Type:
Various
Record Type:
Journal Article, Survey Summary
Research Method:
Literature Review
Geographic Region:
United States National
Number of Participants:
Unknown
Population Descriptors:
Animals used in research
Year Conducted:
June 2010
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