Openness about animal research increases public support

Science engagement can be a daunting prospect. This is especially true for scientists whose work involves animal models, and particularly nonhuman primates. Here, we show that openly explaining our rationale for our neuroscience work involving nonhuman primates — and the legal and ethical regulation...

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Published in:Nature neuroscience 2022-04, Vol.25 (4), p.401-403
Main Authors: Mendez, Juan Carlos, Perry, Brook A. L., Heppenstall, Rhyanne J., Mason, Stuart, Mitchell, Anna S.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Animal Experimentation
Animal Genetics and Genomics
Animal models
Animals
Behavioral Sciences
Biological Techniques
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biomedicine
Comment
Experimentation
Nervous system
Neurobiology
Neurosciences
Personality
Primates
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Summary:Science engagement can be a daunting prospect. This is especially true for scientists whose work involves animal models, and particularly nonhuman primates. Here, we show that openly explaining our rationale for our neuroscience work involving nonhuman primates — and the legal and ethical regulations that govern animal experimentation — increased public support and understanding, which is crucial for this essential research to continue.
ISSN:1097-6256
1546-1726
DOI:10.1038/s41593-022-01039-z