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NIH Faces Backlash Over $12 Million Animal Testing Fund

7/17/2025

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The NIH is under fire for funding over $12 million in dog and cat experiments, contradicting its promise to cut back on animal testing. This decision has sparked outrage, as many question the agency's dedication to ethical research. In response, the NIH plans to prioritize alternatives like organoids and AI, striving for methods that better reflect human biology.

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The NIH is under fire for funding over $12 million in dog and cat experiments, contradicting its promise to cut back on animal testing. This decision has sparked outrage, as many question the agency's dedication to ethical research. In response, the NIH plans to prioritize alternatives like organoids and AI, striving for methods that better reflect human biology.