They spread to Europe by ship or overland and later traveled aboard ships to North and South America. Medical researchers frequently use white rats in studies of disease, drug effects, heredity, nutrition, learning and other aspects of behavior. They're also used in the preparation and testing of new drugs. Aulick says animal rights activists needn't worry about research rats. The regulations associated with animal research are stronger than ever before,'' he says.
Animal care is a whole lot more stringent than human care.
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