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Is it time for insect researchers to consider their subjects’ welfare?

By June 1st 2023June 14th, 2023No Comments

Document type: perspective article published in PLOS Biology

Authors: Andrew Crump, Matilda Gibbons, Meghan Barrett, Jonathan Birch, Lars Chittka

 

Preview: Recent evidence suggests that at least some insect species might plausibly feel pain. These findings should prompt researchers to think about the welfare implications of insect experiments.

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