Question

In the EMBO report paper entitled "The Ethics of Animal Research", the argument in favor of using animals as experimental models is raised. The paper discusses the effort of the British Government to protect animals used in experimental procedures.

a. You must familiarize yourself with these arguments as they are presented in the paper and explain the principles of reduction, replacement, and refinement.

Answer 1

Reduction, replacement, and refinement are ethical guidelines for using animals in research, aiming to minimize harm and find alternatives when possible.

Step-by-step explanation:

The principles of reduction, replacement, and refinement (the 3 Rs) are ethical guidelines for using animals in scientific research. The goal of these principles is to minimize the use of animals, reduce harm or suffering, and find alternatives whenever possible. Reduction involves using the fewest number of animals needed to obtain reliable results. Replacement involves replacing animals with nonliving models, invertebrates, or computer models. Refinement involves refining procedures to minimize pain and suffering.