Animal experimentation has been a part of the scientific and medical fields for centuries. While the experimentation stands with some ethical implications that are widely debated, the benefits it has on Human and animal health cannot be ignored.  The experiments on animals have led to life-saving treatments, vaccines, and a new understanding about how the body works. Without such research, major health additions such as insulin, diabetes, or transplants would have never been possible.

A strong point in favor of animal experimentation is that it allows scientists and researchers to study diseases or treatments on a living creature before being tested on people. The main reason being how close the biological similarities are between certain animals and people. For example, mice share almost 98% of their genes with humans, making them nearly identical to human biology. By using animals, researchers can identify problems or treatments to protect the human race.

Another important argument is that animal testing prevents any unnecessary human suffering. It would be even more unethical to test new treatments or procedures on humans without any previous research. Animal testing provides doctors with the knowledge they need to know in order to prevent suffering in people.

With the ethical concerns behind the test are reasonable, many rules and regulations make sure that the testing is conducted as humanely as possible. Organizations such as National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUC) enforce strict rules on animal testing. The method of Replace, Reduce, and Refinement, guide researchers to find possible alternatives and improve testing methods. Overall, while people should attempt to improve the way animal testing is done, its role in health and science is still important.