Why is animal testing done? What are the common testing methods? Are there any alternatives? How do we navigate the ethics entailing animal testing?

In this episode of Tumult, Josie and I are talking about animal testing in universities, and all the moral questions it entails. As Josie is working in the field and studies Biology, we try to offer you various perspectives on the topic and introduce some common testing methods. The episode focuses on animal testing in the domain of neurobiology. 

Thank you for listening!

I hope you enjoy.

Sources and Articles worth reading: 

Ulcerative Colitis:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ulcerative-colitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20353326

Banning of the forced swim test: 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2020/01/10/kings-college-becomes-university-world-formally-end-cruel-mouse/amp/

The journey of a new medication: 

http://phrma-docs.phrma.org/sites/default/files/pdf/rd_brochure_022307.pdf