Should biomedical research with great apes be restricted? A systematic review of reasons.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of great apes (GA) in invasive biomedical research is one of the most debated topics in animal ethics. GA are, thus far, the only animal group that has frequently been banned from invasive research; yet some believe that these bans could inaugurate a broader trend towards greater restrictions on the use of primates and other animals in research. Despite ongoing academic and policy debate on this issue, there is no comprehensive overview of the reasons advanced for or against restricting invasive research with GA. To address this gap, we conducted a systematic review of the reasons reported in the academic literature on this topic.

Methods

Seven databases were searched for articles published in English. Two authors screened the titles, abstracts, and full t

SUBMITTER: Aguilera B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7888082 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature