Alternatives.

Hello! 

So. What news do I have for you today? Well, below is an article I found, stating some animal testing alternatives. Yes, the text is quite 'university-like', but the main thing is to make people see that, yes, there are alternatives out there, that animal testing isn't actually needed. That's what our group is trying to get out to the world. 

What Are Some Possible Alternatives to Animal Testing?

1. Animal testing has been a controversial subject for many years. Animal rights activists argue that testing products and medical procedures on animals amounts  to animal abuse and is inexcusable. Many scientists counter that medical advancements would not have been possible if animal testing had not played a role. While some tests offer no alternatives to animal subjects, there have been numerous technological advancements that can minimize the use of live animals in scientific studies.
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Corrositex

3. Corrositex is a synthetic skin membrane material that mimics live skin vulnerability so well that it can be used instead of animal skin in many corrosive studies. In the past, rabbits were tested to see if a certain chemical or procedure would burn, corrode or otherwise harm the animal's skin to avoid any possible damage to a human patient. The Corrositex negates that requirement and accurately determines whether a substance is safe for human contact on its own merits. It has replaced animal patients in many modern studies.
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Computer Modeling

5. Computer modeling has become so advanced, it can simulate experiments with great accuracy and reduce the need to attempt the procedure on a living creature. A computer can analyze the chemical composition of a drug and then accurately predict its effects on a living body as it breaks down and interacts with natural body chemistry. The modeling then replaces the need to supply a live animal with the drug in a "see what happens" approach. Likewise, computer models can be used in educational settings, allowing students to dissect frogs and mice through a computer model instead of killing and cutting previously live subjects.
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Cell Cultures

7. Cell cultures involve the study of a few cells from an animal's body under a microscope to examine the effect of a drug, chemical or disease. The cells can be treated and experimented on without any harm coming to the animal that donated the cells. Human tissue can sometimes be used for these culture tests. If an animal is required, a small scraping of cells is much less invasive or harmful than previous methods that would involve possible incisions and chemical exposure.

By Michael Davidson, eHow Contributor

updated: October 2, 2010

 See? It may not seem so much, but a little goes a long way. And in my opinion, in a few years time so many other alternatives will be developed, right? We'll pray for the best.
-Ayunie