Evaluating Insect Experimentation: Ethical, Scientific and Regulatory Perspective
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https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v13i3.7501Keywords:
Cockroach, Animal Testing, Insect Testing, Utilitarianism, Nociceptive PathwayAbstract
Animal and insect testing is an essential part of experimentation in the current world. However, what goes unseen is the amount of insect testing, especially cockroaches, due to their undesirable nature. This study examines the scientific limitations of inherent animal and insect testing, reveals insights from studies about the memory and pain receptors of insects, and uncovers ethical backings of animal testing. One problem with animal testing is that there are limitations to model organisms because they are not humans and the reliability of animal testing is off. Which results in animal testing and lives in vain. In addition to this, insects, like cockroaches, have particular learning, memory and nociception pathways which reveal the elevated cognitive capabilities that insects may have. In conclusion, this paper draws attention and scrutinizes the current ethical and regulatory systems in place for insect testing. Although the utilitarian perspective weighs the benefits of medical advancements against the ethical concerns of animal/insect suffering, by embracing other potential alternatives to animal testing, modern-day research can head towards a more humane scientific practice.
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