Does animal research help us understand human aging? │ Dr. George Church
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Using rodent models in aging research provides the advantages of a controlled environment and a short lifespan, which increases the speed and quality of data collection. However, the ability to translate data from non-human animals to humans can be limited and the use of laboratory animals can raise ethical concerns. In this clip, Dr. George Church describes the pros and cons of animal research and how we could move beyond its use with advanced technologies.
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