The History of the Lab Rat Is Full of Scientific Triumphs and Ethical Quandaries - Smithsonian

The History of the Lab Rat Is Full of Scientific Triumphs and Ethical Quandaries  Smithsonian

Lab rodents have been used in animal testing for more than 150 years, and the number of rodent-based studies continues to grow.



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