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Ethical Considerations in Primate Biomedical Research

This chapter delves into the ethical implications of using chimpanzees in biomedical research, highlighting their unique status among primates. It discusses significant historical research involving chimpanzees and the push from animal welfare advocates for improved treatment following a 2011 NIH assessment deeming many such studies unnecessary.

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