Major

Neuroscience

Anticipated Graduation Year

2024

Access Type

Open Access

Abstract

This research seeks to investigate the ethical treatment of model organisms within recent scientific studies, focusing on Zebra Finches, Cotton Rats, Zebra Fish, African Clawed Frogs, and Rhesus Monkeys. Using the "Web of Science” database, articles concerning each model organism were reviewed to assess the quality of treatment afforded to each species. Special attention was given to inter-species differences, evaluating how the discussions on research subject treatment differed between species. Ensuring ethical treatment of all animal subjects in medical research is critical for maintaining the integrity and efficacy of scientific research.

Faculty Mentors & Instructors

Dr. Jennifer Parks

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Confronting Cruelty: Ethical Insights into the Treatment of Model Organisms in Contemporary Research

This research seeks to investigate the ethical treatment of model organisms within recent scientific studies, focusing on Zebra Finches, Cotton Rats, Zebra Fish, African Clawed Frogs, and Rhesus Monkeys. Using the "Web of Science” database, articles concerning each model organism were reviewed to assess the quality of treatment afforded to each species. Special attention was given to inter-species differences, evaluating how the discussions on research subject treatment differed between species. Ensuring ethical treatment of all animal subjects in medical research is critical for maintaining the integrity and efficacy of scientific research.