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June 7, 2025

Is it ethical to use animals for scientific research if it can lead to significant medical breakthroughs?




Total votes: 7

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  1. JumpZebra4
    94.5

    I think it can be ethical, but it depends. Whenever possible, we should minimize animal suffering. For example, if there are alternatives to animals (say, some digital simulations), then we should use …Read MoreI think it can be ethical, but it depends. Whenever possible, we should minimize animal suffering. For example, if there are alternatives to animals (say, some digital simulations), then we should use those. If we can refine the experimentation process so that animals experience less unnecessary suffering, we should do so. I don’t think using animals is inherently wrong, but researchers and experimenters should still make every effort to ensure that animal use is as ethical as possible. Of course, I believe that the extreme use of animals that may be construed as torture is unethical. Read Less

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  2. GentleCow3
    39.5

    I would say yes as it leads to the creation of impactful medicines. A lot of medicines we rely on tested on animals. We may have opinions against this but the reality is that this testing is crucial …Read MoreI would say yes as it leads to the creation of impactful medicines. A lot of medicines we rely on tested on animals. We may have opinions against this but the reality is that this testing is crucial for medical breakthroughs. Read Less

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  3. SmartOctopus4
    30.5

    I would say no, but it also depends the case, especially if the suffering of the animals is minimized and it could significantly contribute to medical advancements.

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  4. DeterminedDolphin8
    116.5

    I’m very skeptical, because we must remember that science and scientific research are not always transparent. One research team may claim success, such as using monkey kidneys to grow life-saving …Read MoreI’m very skeptical, because we must remember that science and scientific research are not always transparent. One research team may claim success, such as using monkey kidneys to grow life-saving vaccines, while another team might attempt to replicate the results and find concerning outcomes. Using animals for testing and combating universal diseases can sometimes have harmful effects. For instance, where did HIV and AIDS originate? Could they be linked to early polio vaccine trials that used monkeys as test subjects? Is it possible that, despite good intentions, human intervention through animal testing may have unintentionally created something far more sinister than we ever imagined? Read Less

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  5. VibrantRabbit9
    105.5

    I think it depends on the type of experiment. Otherwise, it is hard for me to say because I lack knowledge about this topic. I would say that the type of animal should not influence how ethical it is, …Read MoreI think it depends on the type of experiment. Otherwise, it is hard for me to say because I lack knowledge about this topic. I would say that the type of animal should not influence how ethical it is, I believe every animal’s life is just as valuable as another’s. Read Less

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