Research Involving Animals
1. Where does research involving animals take place?
Research involving animals takes place in a wide array of institutions, expanding from colleges and universities to pharmaceutical facilities for the purpose of research and development [1]. These institutions provide novel approaches (methodology) and therapeutic pharmaceuticals derived from the research on animals. In the end, understanding the underlying pathology of animals paves way for the advancement of medicine in both humans and animals.
2. What type of animals help scientists understand the function of particular genes and genetic factors that cause diseases?
The type of animals used to understand gene factors and function in particular are mammals [3]. However, mice are the most commonly used animals (in Canada 43% of all animals used in research) that have aided scientists in understanding genetic factors and anomalies responsible for disease [1]. Mice contain a …show more content…
These alternative approaches will involve the use of computer models, stem cells, and mammalian tissue cultures [1]. To extensively evaluate consistency of experimental medicine, the use of stem cells and mammalian tissue culture do not replicate influencing factors of in-vivo conditions. Nevertheless, advancements in biomedical sciences and regenerative medicine have demonstrated profound novel methods such as “organ-on-a-chip” to reduce and ultimately replace the use of animals in experimental settings [1].
4. What governing body oversees animal research in Canada?
The governing body that supervises the use of animals in an experimental setting is the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) [1][4]. CCAC regulates the use of animals in medical/pharmaceutical laboratories to test various substances used for the treatment of a wide array of diseases [4].
5. What does the acronym ACC stand
Research involving animals takes place in a wide array of institutions, expanding from colleges and universities to pharmaceutical facilities for the purpose of research and development [1]. These institutions provide novel approaches (methodology) and therapeutic pharmaceuticals derived from the research on animals. In the end, understanding the underlying pathology of animals paves way for the advancement of medicine in both humans and animals.
2. What type of animals help scientists understand the function of particular genes and genetic factors that cause diseases?
The type of animals used to understand gene factors and function in particular are mammals [3]. However, mice are the most commonly used animals (in Canada 43% of all animals used in research) that have aided scientists in understanding genetic factors and anomalies responsible for disease [1]. Mice contain a …show more content…
These alternative approaches will involve the use of computer models, stem cells, and mammalian tissue cultures [1]. To extensively evaluate consistency of experimental medicine, the use of stem cells and mammalian tissue culture do not replicate influencing factors of in-vivo conditions. Nevertheless, advancements in biomedical sciences and regenerative medicine have demonstrated profound novel methods such as “organ-on-a-chip” to reduce and ultimately replace the use of animals in experimental settings [1].
4. What governing body oversees animal research in Canada?
The governing body that supervises the use of animals in an experimental setting is the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) [1][4]. CCAC regulates the use of animals in medical/pharmaceutical laboratories to test various substances used for the treatment of a wide array of diseases [4].
5. What does the acronym ACC stand