We spend $6 billion on athletic shoes a year. The National Cancer Institute spent $2.4 billion in 1997 trying to find a cure for cancer.
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.
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How can we learn from medical research using animals and help humans?
There are many similarities between humans and various species of animals. For example, much of what we know about the immune system has come from studies with mice, and much of what we know about the heart and lungs of humans has come from studies with dogs. more...
Benefits to People
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.
