In this episode, join science journalist Bradley van Paridon and podcast host Lydia Chain as they investigate the tension that shrouds the culture of silence in animal research, and the emotional toll it may be taking on the scientists who fear stigmatization from the public.īelow is the full transcript of the podcast, lightly edited for clarity. W elcome to the reboot of The Undark Podcast, which will deliver - once a month from September to May - a feature-length exploration of a single topic at the intersection of science and society. Step out of the status quo, and get some training in emerging human-relevant methods of drug development. Other animals are different from us, they cannot and should not be used to further human welfare. Current situation is at a standstill with over 90% of drug candidates failing in clinical trials. If those interviewed on the podcast really feel so bad about working with animals, then EDUCATE yourselves about NON-ANIMAL ALTERNATIVES. A means to an end in their quest for more papers or prestige. They do not even register the animals as living, feeling, sentient beings. ![]() No, there is NO SUCH THING as compassion fatigue among animal researchers. I have worked in such labs for TEN (10) years and I have met all manner of scientists, students, researchers, technicians in massive animal research facilities. What is this - support and compassion for humans TORTURING animals? And you mean to tell me there is some kind of compassion fatigue for people experimenting on animals, day in-day out? Look, unless you are a low level tech who is working in animal labs because there are no other opportunities for you, working as a scientist or student of animal testing is a choice. I had to stop listening to this podcast because I was getting outraged.
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