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Revista Colombiana de Bioética 2019; 14 (1)
Considerations on the methodological justification about the use of animals in biomedical research
Villela CF
Language: Spanish
References: 44
Page: 52-68
PDF size: 318.35 Kb.
ABSTRACT
Research through animal models is a practice that has been carried out for centuries. Its main goal has been to
know ourselves through them. The objective of this text is to question whether the methodological justification
implies an ethical justification that allows the use, harm or killing of non-human animals in research for the
sole human benefit. To this end, a literature review was made on some historical aspects, as well as arguments
for and against biomedical research conducted on non-human animals. To develop the work, we sought to identify
the reasons and methodological arguments that support the need to continue with practices that involve
harm, pain, suffering or the death of animals. It was found that the great majority are based on clearly anthropocentric
arguments. The existence of a double standard between human animals and non human animals
is highlighted when deciding to carry out investigations between them.
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