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Lab Rats 'Treated Better Than Humans'

FDA slammed for inadequate oversight of clinical trials

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 28, 2007 3:19 AM CDT

(Newser) – Animals used in medical research have more rights and protections than humans who participate in clinical trials, according to a federal investigation. The Food and Drug Administration has only 200 inspectors to monitor 350,000 clinical trials and most of their field reports are ignored,...   Read full story »

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