Medical Advances and Animal Research

Produced by Understanding Animal Research, this information booklet contains extensive information on the medical advances that have been made possible, at least in part, due to animal research. The sections look at developments including:
• cancer therapy;
• HIV treatments;
• vaccination;
• fighting disease in developing nations;
• transfusions and anaesthetics;
• gene therapy;
• stem cell therapies.

The information will be useful to teachers wanting to increase their knowledge on the areas covered or for students undertaking research into the topic.

HEALTH and SAFETY
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