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Mar 13 2012

Should chimps be used for medical testing?

32 min 2 movies discussed
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If you've got half a heart it's an easy question to answer. But if you're happy living without polio and hepatitis B you may want to question further. Learn about what makes chimps special and the history of medical testing in this episode.

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Dive into the complex and controversial world of chimpanzee research in this thought-provoking SYSK episode. Josh and Chuck explore the ethical minefield surrounding medical testing on our closest genetic relatives, examining everything from early space program experiments to modern HIV research. They discuss the ongoing debate between advancing human medicine and animal rights, covering the history of chimp research facilities, recent policy changes, and the sanctuaries where retired research chimps now live out their days.


Movies Discussed

Every Which Way but Loose
Every Which Way but Loose
1978 1h 50m
★ 6.1
"That's every which way, but loose. That's an orangutan. Yeah. Clyde, right? Right turn, Clyde. — Josh referenced the Clint Eastwood movie when discussing orangutans as one of the four great apes." — Josh
Project X
Project X
1987 1h 48m
★ 6.3
"Project X was a movie that raised awareness for mistreatment of CHIMPs — The hosts discussed how Project X starring Matthew Broderick raised awareness about the mistreatment of chimps in medical research." — Josh

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