Outsourcing animal experimentation

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Outsourcing animal experimentation

What is this about?

This blog post describes a case where a German researcher conducts his animal experimentation in China to avoid the European (stricter) regulations and public outcry.

Why is this important?

It shows that some researchers are willing to conduct unethical parts of their research in countries where regulations are less stringent.

For whom is this important?

ResearchersResearch Ethics Committees

Other information

Who

• Nikos Logothetis

When

• 2020

Where

• Germany
• Max Planck Institute

Virtues & Values

• Respect

Good Practices & Misconduct

• Animal ethics
• Research with Animals
• Ethics dumping

Research Area

• LS 07.08 - Health services, health care research