While doing some extensive research on my topic of genetic animal testing, I was able to come across a web link that I feel accurately expresses why mice are considered a model organism to humans. The information comes from The Jackson Laboratory, which the web link is based off of. This allows me to have comfort in the scientific information being presented because of the positive reputation of the Jackson Laboratory.
For those who don't know the Jackson Laboratory is one of the most prestigious organizations for scientific research testing, specializing in genetic testing, in the world. The accomplishments and milestones that Jackson Laboratory has achieved over the years are overwhelming. http://www.jax.org/milestones/index.html Jackson Laboratory has been a leader in scientific testing as well as findings for years. Over the years the organization has taken a special interest in the genetic testing in mice.
It's stated on the web link multiple times it states "Over 95% of the mouse genome is similar to our own, making mouse genetic research particularly applicable to human disease."(jax.org) This statement basically means that the genetic testing of mice is helping to save human lives, which gives merit to the argument that genetic animal testing is needed as well as beneficial to the human society.
It is also explained that mice are cost-effective as they don't cost much obtain or take care of, that their lifespan is accelerated which speeds the research up. The web link goes into great scientific detail about how the mice are tested and what systems are being used to complete the test. Also what the scientist are looking for and how to find them. A very detailed and informative piece explains how similar a mouse genetic organism makes up is to a human.
Works Cited
"The Jackson Laboratory." Advantages
of the Mouse as a Model Organism -. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 June 2014
Your blog is interesting and informative because your focus is on genetic animal testing specifically chimpanzee and mice. I agree that animal testing beneficial to humans. This post states that 95% of mouse genome is similar to our own is unbelievable to me because from what I know the mouse body function is much simpler than human. This post really change my perspective towards mice. Although I sympathize of the mice that humans tested, i think it is necessary in order to discover new vaccines. Overall, you have done a good job about animal testing on mice. I am more concern about the chimpanzees because there is only one post about it. good luck in your research paper =)
ReplyDeleteI found a good link to a conference in which many researchers from all over the globe came together to discuss advances in genetics. It includes everything from a history of genetic modification in mice, how mice are used in research and what the future could hold for mice in the future of medicine. It does, however acknowledge some of the limitations involved with animal research, such as the 5% difference in genetics as being still too great. It limits you in terms of how translatable the animal research data is toward human medicine. Limitations aside, the work done with animals helps redefine what is possible and takes scientists in new directions with human research. Here is the site where you can find the book that contains this and more. http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/fr/science-and-technology/novel-systems-for-the-study-of-human-disease_9789264162389-en;jsessionid=4a2j6615i7rto.delta
ReplyDeleteThis blog post is very informative and does a good job of analyzing your source. I learned a few new and interesting facts after reading through a few of your blog posts. I can relate to your posts because I was planning on doing my research paper on animal testing as well. I personally do not advocate testing on animals because I think it is morally wrong. However, I do acknowledge the benefits of animal testing. I think you're on the right page with your research. Keep up the good work!
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