Cdc to End All Monkey Research; Will Phase Out Hiv, Infectious Disease Studies

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is shutting down its primate research program, phasing out studies on HIV and infectious diseases, sparking a mix of reactions from commenters. Some are hailing the move as a long-overdue step towards more humane and effective research methods, while others are voicing concerns about the potential impact on medical breakthroughs. As commenters riff on the decision, they're weighing the ethics of animal research against the need for scientific progress. The discussion feels timely, given the ongoing debates around animal testing and the quest for alternative research approaches.

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