Official statistics show that just l. 1 million animals are used in research in America each year. But that is misleading. The American authorities do not think mice and rats are worth counting and, as these are the most common laboratory animals, the true figure is much higher. Japan and China have even less comprehensive data than America
Now Europe is reforming the rules governing animal experiments by restricting the number of animals used in labs. Alternatives to animal testing, such as using human tissue or computer models, are now strongly recommended. In addition, sharing all research results freely should help to reduce the number of animals for scientific use. At present, scientists often share only the results of successful experiments.
If their findings do not fit the hypothesis being tested, the work never sees the light of day. This practice means wasting time, money, and animals' lives in endlessly repeating the failed experiments.
Animal exponentiation has taught humanity a great deal and saved countless lives.
It needs to continue, even if that means animals sometimes suffer.
Europe's new measures should eventually both reduce the number of animals used in experiments and improve the way in which scientific research is conducted.
64.What is the main idea of this passage?
A. The success of animal experiments should be ensured.
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