What are the benefits of using alternatives to animal testing?
Alternatives to animal testing offer several benefits, including ethical, scientific, and economic advantages. Ethically, they reduce the need for animal sacrifice and suffering. Scientifically, they can provide more relevant and accurate data regarding human health effects, as human-based and human-relevant models are often more predictive than animal models.
Economically, alternatives can be more cost-effective in the long run. In vitro and in silico methods can process large numbers of compounds quickly, reducing the time and resources needed for initial screening. Additionally, these methods can help identify potentially harmful substances early in the development process, preventing costly failures in later stages.
