The pig heart transplant grabbed headlines, but was it good science? Another experiment involving transgender monkeys also gained attention. PETA Sr.VP Kathy Guillermo breaks down the animal rights perspective on both stories and explains how both projects are wasteful and dangerous. She also explains how much more can be done without experimentation on animals if the nation adopted the scientific approaches outlined by PETA's Research Modernization Deal.

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Originally aired Jan. 19,  2022 

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