What are the different types of research?
Basic Research is undertaken to increase knowledge about the basic processes of living organisms. Animal models are often used to observe and evaluate those life processes. This type of research provides the foundation upon which other types of research are built. Clinical Research focuses on using humans and is based on basic research results. Product Safety Research involves in vitro (an artificial environment), in vivo (within a living organism), and human testing using the exact chemical substance or compound that is intended for or actually exists in a product that will be sold to and used by humans or animals. Why are animals used in biomedical research? Animals are used in biomedical research as biological models instead of using humans. Researchers use animal models because they help answer questions that could not be answered with the technology and methods that currently exist. Many animals have numerous anatomical, cellular, physiological, and biochemical similarities with h
