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The Truth About Animal Testing: Why It's Failing Us and Costing You Money | Dr. Neal Barnard

April 21, 2026 40:17 58.0 MB Downloads: 0

Is animal testing outdated?

In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Dr. Neal Barnard breaks down what's happening at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and why it could mark a turning point in medical research.

From shocking primate experiments to the rise of human-based science like organs-on-a-chip, we explore why more than 90% of drugs that succeed in animals fail in humans—and what that means for your health, your wallet, and the future of medicine.

🧠 You'll learn: - Why animal testing often fails - The ethics of primate research - OHSU controversy explained - Human-based alternatives eliminating animal research - The future of medical research

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