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Ethical Considerations and Guidelines for the Use of Albino Mice in Research The use of albino mice in scientific research has been pivotal for advancing our understanding of human physiology, genetics, and disease mechanisms. As model organisms, mice offer a unique combination of genetic uniformity, well-characterized physiology, and convenience of handling, making them invaluable in the pursuit of scientific discovery. However, their extensive use also imposes a significant ethical responsibility on the research community to ensure the humane and compassionate treatment of these animals. The moral imperative to respect and protect the welfare of laboratory animals has led to the development of demanding ethical standards and guidelines governing every aspect of their use in research. These guidelines are not merely regulatory requirements; they reflect the commitment of the scientific community to ethical responsibility. Ensuring the humane treatment of albino mice is not only a legal and ethical obligation, but also a scientific necessity, as stress and discomfort can lead to variability in experimental outcomes, potentially compromising the validity of research data. This outline the key ethical considerations and provide comprehensive guidelines for the care and use of albino mice in research settings. The guidelines are designed to ensure that all research involving these animals is conducted with utmost respect for their welfare and that all legal and ethical standards are met or exceeded. This includes detailed protocols on housing, handling, feeding, and medical care as well as considerations for the ethical design of experiments, management, and integrity of the research. These ethical guidelines help balance the scientific benefits derived from research involving albino mice with moral duties as researchers. By adhering to these principles, we foster an ethical culture that not only upholds the dignity of research subjects but also enhances the integrity and reprehensibility of scientific research. Through this approach, we aimed to advance our scientific goals while maintaining a compassionate and responsible use of albino mice.
National Research Council (US) Committee for the Update of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. 8th edition. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 2011. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK54050/ doi: 10.17226/ Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (apa.org) Prashar A., et al., (2023) Plagiarism awareness efforts, students’ ethical judgment and behaviors: a longitudinal experiment study on ethical nuances of plagiarism in higher education. https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2023.