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Pros And Cons Of Animal Testing

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Animal testing has been a controversial topic for generations. Is it alright to test new medication and risk the lives of innocent animals to help the future of human health? In this paper, we will research this topic, looking at both the pros and the cons, and at the end I will give you my opinion on the topic. We’ll look at the positives first. It has helped scientists discover many new cures and treatments for diseases. An experiment conducted on dogs where they had their pancreases removed led to the discovery of insulin. Insulin is needed for diabetic patients in controlling blood sugar levels. Other animal testing on animals led to the near destruction of the polio virus. In 1988, there were 350,000 cases of polio but by 2012, there
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