Animal campaigners seek a better quality of life for lab rats
(NEWSER) - Activists have managed to improve the lives of many animals in recent years, but they've met indifference when it comes to getting a better deal for rodents, the Wall Street Journal reports. Rats and mice make up 90% of the animals used in research in the US, say advocates, but privately funded labs aren't required to follow even basic animal welfare guidelines when it comes to rodents. More»
