Child's rare illness highlights promise of animal testing despite opposition
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Parents like Justin and Rosalyn Porcano in San Rafael, California, are watching the debate over animal testing with concern. Their 7-year-old daughter, Lia, has a rare genetic disorder, Usher Syndrome 1B. Without medical advancements in treatment of the disorder, she will likely go blind by the time she's in high school. Jim Axelrod reports.
Breakdown
- An escape of monkeys from a research facility highlighted the use of animals in medical testing.
- Political efforts are underway to cut funding and reduce animal testing in the US. 23s
- A family in California relies on primate testing to seek treatment for their daughter's rare genetic disorder. 49s
- Scientists are developing lab-grown organoids as a possible alternative to animal testing, but the technology is not yet ready. 2m 9s
- Experts say animal testing remains necessary for now, as alternatives are still in development. 2m 27s