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As I understand it, you can order 400 genetically identical mice very easily. Eliminating confounds, easy access, quick lifespans (for iteration) and mammals wi
by HWR_14 3y ago
As I understand it, you can order 400 genetically identical mice very easily. Eliminating confounds, easy access, quick lifespans (for iteration) and mammals with at least some transferability to humans is the primary reason. Plus, unlike monkeys, no one cares.
- Someone 3y ago> you can order 400 genetically identical mice very easily. And in many variants, for example one’s likely to be diabetic, get Alzheimer’s disease, etc. If you want to know more of mouse dystopia, visit https://www.jax.org/jax-mice-and-services https://www.jax.org/jax-mice-and-services > Plus, unlike monkeys, no one cares. Animal welfare groups do, as does the law in some (most, I hope) countries. I do, too, but I do realize I benefit from that mouse dystopia, too.
- aydyn 3y agoNo one cares = the vast majority of people dont care fyi.
- HWR_14 3y agoSome groups care, and I certainly don't want the mice treated cruelly. But I also am willing to let some mice get experimented on to save human lives. I feel most people are. I've seen protests against and heard about attempts to free lab monkeys. To the best of my knowledge, there are no similar issues around mice in any significant numbers.