By Luz De La Hoya ENG001A Dr. Levinson The document discusses the importance of medical research using animal models. It notes that diseases that once killed many people can now be treated or prevented due to advances in medicine. These advances are largely thanks to research conducted on animal models that has led to major medical breakthroughs like the discovery of insulin, polio vaccines, and rabies vaccines. While some argue against animal testing, the document states that virtually every major medical advancement has relied on research using animal models, and that proper guidelines and oversight ensure their humane treatment. It concludes that stopping animal medical research would likely prevent finding cures, as quoted that "you can not have medicine without animal research

1. By Luz De La Hoya ENG001A Dr. Levinson

2. Have you ever wondered why is said that we are over populated? Why some diseases that used to kill many people are now treatable, preventable or eradicated? Why is it that more geriatrics are living longer and healthier lives? Who are we to thank for this incredible accomplishment?

4. FEVER & the FLU used to killed many people. In the early 1900’s a person was expected to live to his or her 40s. Currently, a person is expected to live to his or her 70s.

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7. Aristotle (384 BC- 322 BC) Traced back to the Ancient Greeks Erasistratus (304 BC-250 BC)

8. The first major reference documented on animal testing occurred in the late 19 th century, in 1877, by Louis Pasteur. Dec. 27, 1822 - Sept. 28, 1895 Louis Pasteur

9. The National Institute of Health (NIH) Using animals for medical research has been of great help toward the positive evolution of medicine.

10. Animal Model Medical Benefit for People Dog Discovery of insulin Monkey Polio vaccine Mouse Rabies vaccine Pig Skin grafts for burn victims Pig Computer-assisted tomography (CAT) scans Rabbit Corneal transplants Rat Carcinogen screening

11. “ Virtually every major medical advance for both humans and animals has been achieved through biomedical research using animal models to study and find a cure for disease, and through animal testing, to prove the safety and efficacy of a new treatment.” Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. C Everett Koop

12. Animal testing has guidelines and rules to follow. It is controlled and supervised by: the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care (PHC) and Use of Laboratory Animals the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals the Animal Welfare Act (AWA).

13. Animal research is performed by medical researchers who have Ph.D., D.V.M., or M.D. degrees. Emergency veterinary care for animals in research clinics is available on a 24-hour basis.

14. Jerry Vlasak “ If animal abusers aren't going to stop perpetrating these types of atrocities, they ought to be stopped using whatever means necessary.” – Jerry Vlasak

15. Computer Model in Research In Vitro Studies in Research

16. Saves Lives

17. Can animal medical research be stopped and still get the same results for finding cures? PROBABLY NOT The truth is “ You can not have medicine without animal research."