[Ethics and research].

Area of Science:

• Bioethics
• Animal Research Ethics
• Human Subject Protection

Context:

• International health research codes mandate human studies be based on prior animal testing or scientific evidence.
• Historical overview of animal testing regulations, from 19th-century London to modern ethics committees in Sweden, the US, and Brazil.
• Brazilian legislation, including Federal Law 6.638/79 and ongoing congressional drafts, aims to regulate animal use in research and teaching.

Purpose:

• To review and explain the ethical aspects of conducting experiments on both human beings and animals.
• To highlight the importance of ethical considerations for the well-being of humans and the rights of animals.

Summary:

• The paper examines ethical principles in human and animal experimentation, referencing international policies like the Helsinki Declaration and Brazilian laws.
• It traces the historical development of animal testing regulations and the establishment of ethics committees.
• Current Brazilian policies and proposed legislation for animal use in research are also discussed.

Impact:

• Ensuring that professors, students, and researchers understand and apply ethical principles in human and animal research.
• Promoting the protection of researchers, human participants, and animal subjects in scientific endeavors.