International Animal Research Regulations
National Research Council / Institute of Medicine / Division on Earth and Life Studies / Institute for Laboratory Animal Research / Policy and Global Affairs / Committee on Science, Technology, and Law / Board on Health Sciences Policy / Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders / Altevogt, Bruce M. / Mazza, Anne-Marie
Animals are widely used in neuroscience research to explore biological mechanisms of nervous system function, to identify the genetic basis of disease states, and to provide models of human disorders and diseases for the development of new treatments. To ensure the humane care and use of animals, numerous laws, policies, and regulations are in place governing the use of animals in research, and certain animal regulations have implications spec...