We agree wholeheartedly with the opinion in this online commentary site ‘Sacbee.com’. It states that:

The onus remains on researchers to explain why animals should be used and to assure the public they have taken steps to minimize suffering. To that end, they must be committed to public disclosure of their research and treatment of animals.

The good news is that there is considerably more openness amongst UK research institutions than a few years ago. This partly reflects declining animal rights extremism. But it also reflects a growing irritation at the mis-portrayal of the reality of animal research from antivivisection groups. Carefully conducted, ethically justified humane animal research to advance scientific knowledge and develop new treatments and cures is something to be proud of—and certainly nothing to be ashamed of. Let us stand up for good science.