Ethical Dilemmas in Research
A discussion unfolds around the ethical complexities of animal research, particularly regarding the NIH's past support for chimpanzee studies. The decision to cease funding for such biomedical research reflects a significant shift in understanding the necessity and morality of using our closest relatives in experiments. Insights reveal that many past studies lacked compelling scientific justification, prompting a reevaluation of ethical standards in the field.In this clip
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Francis Collins: National Institutes of Health (NIH) | Lex Fridman Podcast #238
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