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RT @evolbrain: This link is making the rounds in my frantic network of biologists and it desperately needs context. NIH has NOT announced p….

Acknowledging a role for animal research is leading to pushback from animal rights activists. We need to articulate (again) the essential roles of animal research, welcome legitimate ways of reducing animal use, and remain vigilant about sources of misinformation online.

In a June interview on NPR, Kleinstreuer acknowledged again that animal studies remain important.

Looking at the publication itself, and where other sources are covering the story, I notice that first, they are unfamiliar sources. Second, they don't quote any contrary opinions. Third, they favorably quote PETA. All red flags.

The motivation to reduce animal testing is mentioned in the NIH April announcement, and repeated in a July 4th announcement. Both acknowledge the ongoing necessity of animal models.

Kleinstreuer has indeed made a career of identifying non-animal methods, and wants to advance that work. The discussion in the FDA/NIH workshop is focused around animal toxicity testing, which tbh is not a terrible idea.

NIH did not announce an end to animal research. NIH official Nicole Kleinstreuer said "all new NIH funding opportunities moving forward should incorporate language on consideration of NAMS." US researchers are already required to address non-animal methods in IACUC protocols.

This link is making the rounds in my frantic network of biologists and it desperately needs context. NIH has NOT announced plans to eliminate animal research, but we have real and urgent concerns about the future of animal research.

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