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Tour a Research Laboratory!
"Let's Visit a
Research Laboratory"
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Animals probably mean a lot of things to you. Maybe,
when you think of animals, you think of a special pet.
Maybe you think of the different types of animals you
might find on a farm. Or maybe you think about an animal
in the wild that you have learned about. But have you
ever thought about how animals HELP you? |
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You
might be surprised to know that animals play a very
special role in helping us learn more about diseases (and
how to prevent them). They also help us discover ways to
make our everyday life more healthful,
comfortable and safe. |
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When
you get sick and go to the doctor, for example, she (or
he) is usually able to help you get better because of
something called biomedical
research -
which teaches scientists about how
our bodies work, how we get sick, and some ways to help
us get better. |
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Without research, your doctor would not know very much
about what is wrong with you or how to help you feel
better. And he (or she) would not be able to write you a
prescription for the right kind of medicine...
because that kind of medicine probably would not exist
without biomedical research. So the next time you
need to see the doctor, remember how important this
research is in YOUR life! |
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Maybe you're wondering... "HOW does this work?" Have you
ever wondered what happens in a research laboratory?
Maybe you have heard that animals are sometimes used in
these laboratories, but you're not sure how, or why. |
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Well, you're about to find out!
This illustrated tour will answer your questions.
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