ANIMALS IN SCIENCE: A RESOURCE GUIDE was created in response to requests from educators and students for information about the use of animals in research. It contains the current information on the subject - information essential to an informed decision about the propriety of animal use.

Animals are indispensable to unraveling the medical mysteries that still plague our society. Yet, the use of animals in scientific research, testing, and education has become one of the most volatile issues to arise in the natural sciences in recent years. The issue must be addressed by today's scientific community - from researchers closing in on the treatment of AIDS to fourteen-year-olds taking their first biology class - because it is so central to our national health and safety and to the future of science.

This guide is the result of a project undertaken by the Pennsylvania Society for Biomedical Research, a coalition of voluntary health organizations, academia, and industry. The materials selected for inclusion meet high standards of quality, readability, and objectivity and have been written by reputable leaders in the scientific community. Prestigious sources include The New England Journal of Medicine, American Medical Association, National Institutes of Health, National Academy of Sciences, and the Institute of Medicine.

The guide is designed for maximum educational utility and is arranged with the needs of both educators and students in mind.