Animal models of dementia: ethical considerations

I. Anna S. Olsson, Peter Sandøe

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    Abstract

    This chapter aims to encourage scientists and others interested in the use of animal models of disease – specifically, in the study of dementia – to engage in ethical reflection. It opens with a general discussion of the moral acceptability of animal use in research. Three ethical approaches are here distinguished. These serve as points of orientation in the following discussion of four more specific ethical questions:
    Does animal species matter? How effective is disease modelling in delivering the benefits claimed for it? What can be done to minimize potential harm to animals in research? Who bears responsibility for the use of animals in disease models?
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationAnimal models of dementia
    EditorsPeter Paul De Deyn, Debby Van Dam
    PublisherSpringer
    Publication date2011
    Pages15-33
    Chapter2
    ISBN (Print)978-1-60761-897-3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2011
    SeriesNeuromethods
    Number48

    Keywords

    • Research animal welfare

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