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NIH Ends Controversial Beagle Lab, Embraces Humane Research

5/7/2025

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In a groundbreaking move, NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya declared the closure of the agency's final beagle laboratory, marking the end of a troubling era of experiments that affected countless dogs. This pivotal decision, spurred by investigations and animal rights advocates, signals a transformative shift towards humane, human-based research methods, reducing the reliance on animal testing.

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In a groundbreaking move, NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya declared the closure of the agency's final beagle laboratory, marking the end of a troubling era of experiments that affected countless dogs. This pivotal decision, spurred by investigations and animal rights advocates, signals a transformative shift towards humane, human-based research methods, reducing the reliance on animal testing.