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[–] newIdentity@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Unfortunately there is no alternative

[–] kier@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

There is.

Do it in humans.

Humans can understand the risks involved. Other animals cannot.

If we're going to fuck something up, it better be on our own species.

[–] newIdentity@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

But we can't. That's why we're testing it on animals

[–] jarfil@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

And if you look long enough in the right places, you can also pay them peanuts... or for them 😒

[–] Bandananaan@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

A new treatment is developed for a condition that affects babies. Are you volunteering your child for testing?