Transparent mouse could improve cancer drug tests
BBC NewsAPR 2023
The Spin
Narrative A
Mice are an integral part of scientific research, and mouse-involved studies have been the bedrock of some of the most important discoveries relating to the human body. The latest study involving transparent mice could be yet another indispensable contribution, as researchers will now be able to detect cancerous tumors at the most microscopic levels and study their progression. Additionally, the imaging and videos from the new method will allow extensive research while greatly reducing the number of animals used in scientific studies.
Narrative B
Humans have been abusing mice and other animals for their own curiosity for far too long without any regard for the damage and abuse they are inflicting on innocent animals. Researchers inject mice with cancer and genetically alter them in unimaginable ways. There must be other methods developed to advance medical research in more humane ways without utilizing mice and other laboratory animals.