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Chocolate manufacturing in the United States is a $7.2 billion industry. This would fund the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease, the National Institute of Aging, and the National Cancer Institute for about two years.

Helping Animals

Animal research doesn’t just help people—it helps animals, as well. Vaccines, treatments, and cures for disease have improved and extended the lives of millions of pets and farm animals. Benefits




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Why can’t alternatives, such as computer models and cell and tissue cultures, replace animals in medical research?
Computer models and tissue cultures are often used in conjunction with animal testing. However, a computer simply can’t mimic the complexities of an entire biological system. That’s why animals are used. more...
 
 
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