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The Smarter, Much More Humane Science - Finally Banning Animal Testings Now! Not All Yet, But Hopefully Soon It Will Be!

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Tens of thousands of rodents are used by companies for drug toxicity testing each year | IEVGEN CHABANOV/ALAMY

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    New medicines need not be tested in animals to receive U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, according to legislation signed by President Joe Biden in late December 2022. The change long sought by animal welfare organizations—could signal a major shift away from animal use after more than 80 years of drug safety regulation.

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