Science Takes Case for Animal Research to the People
Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 (Original item from 2009)
Animal Experimentation | Biotechnology | Pharmaceutical, Medical or Biomedical Research
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Short Description:
A decline in U.S. public support for the use of animals in research has led to an aggressive campaign by biomedical researchers to promote and defend the use of animals in medical and pharmaceutical research.
Abstract:
A recent surge of messaging on billboards, social media outlets, and TV commercials is a response to a drop in public support of animal research for science and medical reasons. From 2000 to 2008, support for animal research declined from 70% to 54%. According to a July 2009 Pew Foundation poll, only slightly more than half (52%) of the public supports such research.
According to biomedical researchers, this decline is likely due to the fact that people don't see the connection between science and biomedical research and progress. The Foundation for Biomedical Research claims that campaigns have already boosted support for such research to 61%.
Spot Check Number:
1207
Sponsor:
Star Tribune
Animal Type:
Research Animals
Record Type:
News Article
Research Method:
Unknown or Not Applicable
Geographic Region:
United States National
Year Conducted:
2009
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