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February 09, 2026

Re “Animal testing slows medical progress. It’s also morally wrong,” Opinion Voices, Feb. 2

- MATTHEW R. BAILEY

Animal testing is still important

THE EFFICACY and morality of animal testing have long been debated.

WHILE only a small percentage of ALS cases are associated with the SOD1 gene mutation, the SOD1 mouse model actively contributed to the development of two key FDA-approved ALS drugs, riluzole and edaravone.

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