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Invertebrate research without ethical or regulatory oversight reduces public confidence and trust

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Invertebrate research without ethical or regulatory oversight reduces public confidence and trust

M. W. Brunt, H. Kreiberg, et al.

This study by Michael W. Brunt, Henrik Kreiberg, and Marina A. G. von Keyserlingk explores public opinions on the ethical oversight of invertebrate animals in research. It reveals a significant disconnect between current practices and public expectations, raising concerns about trust and oversight in scientific studies involving these creatures.

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Abstract
This study investigates public confidence, trust, and expectations regarding the ethical oversight of invertebrate animals used in scientific research. A survey of Canadian participants (n=959) revealed that while the public believes invertebrates deserve some level of oversight, it should be less than that for vertebrates. Confidence and trust were significantly lower when invertebrate research lacked oversight, suggesting that a gap exists between current practices and public expectations, potentially jeopardizing the social license for such research.
Publisher
Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
Published On
Aug 01, 2022
Authors
Michael W. Brunt, Henrik Kreiberg, Marina A. G. von Keyserlingk
Tags
public confidence
trust
ethical oversight
invertebrate research
Canada
social license
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