Monkeys in Labs: A Big Change in How We Do Science

A big shift is happening in how the government does science. The CDC, a major health agency, has decided to stop using monkeys in their research. This is a huge deal because for years, they've been using these animals to test new medicines and treatments. The decision came from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who is in charge of health in the U. S. He told the CDC to end all monkey testing by the end of the year. This is a big change because many people thought monkey testing would keep going for a long time. The CDC has about 200 monkeys right now. These monkeys might be sent to sanctuaries or, sadly, put to sleep. The agency says they did a review and decided this change is best for their mission. This change might also affect a company called Alpha Genesis. They breed monkeys for research and have a big operation in South Carolina. The CDC has bought monkeys from them in the past. It's not clear what this change means for Alpha Genesis, but it could be a big deal for them. Some people are happy about this change. Justin Goodman, who works with a group called White Coat Waste, has been pushing for this for a long time. He says this is a win for animals and taxpayers. He's worked with politicians like Nancy Mace to support this cause. But not everyone is happy. Some scientists might disagree with this change. They might think monkey testing is important for finding new treatments. It's a big debate, and this change could have a big impact on how science is done in the future.