Welcome back to episode 22! In this episode, Kara and Alex discuss the pros and cons of animal testing as well as some alternatives instead. As said by Kara in the episode here are some links for more information about both pros and cons and In vitro testing: (All these links will also be posted on our website and Instagram so be sure to check those out as well) 

 

Pros and cons: 

• https://www.lonestar.edu/stopanimaltesting.htm#:~:text=The%20harm%20that%20is%20committed,testing%20product%20toxicity%20are%20available. (cons) 

• https://www.britannica.com/story/pro-and-con-animal-testing (both) 

• https://animal-testing.procon.org/ (both) 

 

In Vitro testing (alternative for animal testing): 

• https://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-experimentation/alternatives-animal-testing/#:~:text=These%20alternatives%20to%20animal%20testing,and%20studies%20with%20human%20volunteers. 

• https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/in-vivo-vs-in-vitro#in-vitro 

• ​​https://academic.oup.com/toxres/article/2/1/23/5575411?login=false 

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In our 5 minute news, we learn about a tragic landslide that killed at least 15 people in Brazil as well as  North Koran hackers stealing $400. 

Don’t miss out on this episode!

 

Always yours, 

Alex and Kara