A new paper published by PETA scientists, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and other international experts shows that human-relevant approaches can replace tests in which chemicals are applied to the eyes of live rabbits. PETA scientists are working to ensure that these methods can be used in the U.S. and around the world. The paper also challenges the standard practice of comparing the results from newer, non-animal methods directly to inconsistent data from flawed animal tests to confirm the validity of the new methods.
Paper by PETA Scientists Highlights Tests That Can Spare Rabbits
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