... epidemic in recent times. Animals have made it possible to extend the life expectancy of humans significantly. In an article in AIDS Weekly, it reads: Dong and coauthors concluded, "Together, these results demonstrate that neutralizing antibody responses can be induced in mice within two to three months that are similar in potency and cross-reactivity to those found in the chronically infected, long-term non-progressive donor of HNS2. These findings support the expectation that induction of highly cross-reactive HIV-1 primary virus-neutralizing activity by vaccination may be realized." (Quinnan Jr 1) In the grand scheme of things, value must be placed on things in order of importance. Animals are important. There is no questioning that fact. However, I would not rate a lab rat in the same category as a dying grandfather or deathly sick mother. The humans are forever more important. If it comes down to saving my grandfather or a rat, I ...

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