Technological advances may reduce need for animal testing
(WorldNews Mexico)

“In vitro” technology can eliminate the need for costly animal testing colonies, and provide more precise research because biological reactions by monkeys, rabbits or dogs often do not accurately mimic human responses, said Kate Willett, director of regulatory toxicology risk assessment and alternatives for the Humane Society of the United States. Willett slammed Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute for testing the effects of diesel exhaust on monkeys for an industry group that included Volkswagen. The institute decided not to publish the results after learning that Volkswagen had provided rigged equipment. The effect of “diesel exhaust has been extremely...