Suleiman Rand
Cognitive-Affective Neuroscience, Faculty of Psychology, Technical University of Dresden, Dresden, Germany.
Eur J Neurosci. 2025 Aug;62(3):e70222. doi: 10.1111/ejn.70222.
The ethical dilemmas surrounding animal testing in neuroscience are at the forefront of contemporary scientific debate. While animal models have been indispensable in advancing our understanding of complex neural functions and developing treatments for neurological diseases, the field is witnessing rapid innovation in alternative methodologies such as brain organoids, computational models, and artificial intelligence. This essay examines the necessity of animal research, the limitations of current alternatives, and the evolving legal and ethical frameworks that guide responsible neuroscience. By advocating a balanced approach that integrates scientific progress with ethical responsibility, this piece underscores the importance of bridging innovation with compassion in the pursuit of knowledge.
神经科学中围绕动物实验的伦理困境是当代科学辩论的前沿问题。虽然动物模型在增进我们对复杂神经功能的理解以及开发神经系统疾病治疗方法方面一直不可或缺，但该领域正见证着诸如脑类器官、计算模型和人工智能等替代方法的快速创新。本文探讨了动物研究的必要性、当前替代方法的局限性，以及指导负责任神经科学的不断演变的法律和伦理框架。通过倡导一种将科学进步与伦理责任相结合的平衡方法，本文强调了在追求知识的过程中将创新与同情相结合的重要性。
