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The Gruesome Story of How Neuralink’s Monkeys Actually Died (www.wired.com)

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Elon Musk says no primates died as a result of Neuralink’s implants. A WIRED investigation now reveals the grisly specifics of their deaths as US authorities have been asked to investigate Musk’s claims.

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[-] Pxtl@lemmy.ca 25 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

This is the grim reality of animal testing, which is why it's always important to consider if a product is worth testing for.

Edit, forgot the link: cracked.com/personal-experiences-1676-5-horrifying-realities-testing-drugs-lab-animals.html

Cracked (rip) wrote an amazing first-person account of what animal testing is like. It's basically an ongoing massacre. The animals aren't even livestock or raw materials... they're basically just stationery. Valueless office supplies.

[-] magnetosphere@kbin.social 21 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Unfortunately, especially when it comes to medical research, there’s often no viable alternative. The horrible lack of ethics shown here provide a strong case for strengthening existing laws and oversight, however. I agree: we should have higher standards when considering whether something is “worth testing for”.