Institutional transparency improves public perception of lab animal technicians and support for animal research.

The use of animals in research is controversial and often takes place under a veil of secrecy. Lab animal technicians responsible for the care of animals at research institutions are sometimes described as performing 'dirty work' (i.e. professions that are viewed as morally tainted), and m...

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Main Authors: Katelyn E Mills, Zetta Han, Jesse Robbins, Daniel M Weary
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5821381?pdf=render