Title
Chimpanzee Biomedical Experiments: A Question of Efficacy
Document Type
Article
Department or Administrative Unit
Primate Behavior and Ecology
Publication Date
9-1-1995
Abstract
The efficacy of biomedical research on chimpanzees is addressed from an empirical point of view. The confounding effects of “standard housing” on experiments are examined, with regard to deleterious effects on the neurophysiological makeup of the subjects and thus the effects on the results of any research examining neurological or immunological factors. Also, specious symptom similarity can cause one to assume a common aetiology, which is often unwarranted. The assumption of common reactions from different species violates sound scientific procedures. The high probability of Type 1 errors in the chimpanzee AIDS model is discussed. Also, unjustified generalisation across species is discussed. Finally, the rational and ethical problems surrounding the use of chimpanzees in biomedical research are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Fouts, R. (1995). Chimpanzee Biomedical Experiments: A Question of Efficacy. Alternatives to Laboratory Animals, 23(5), 584–591. https://doi.org/10.1177/026119299502300507
Journal
Alternatives to Laboratory Animals
Rights
Copyright © 1995 SAGE Publications
Comments
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