Is it time for insect researchers to consider their subjects' welfare?

Recent evidence suggests that at least some insect species might plausibly feel pain. These findings should prompt researchers to think about the welfare implications of insect experiments.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Andrew Crump, Matilda Gibbons, Meghan Barrett, Jonathan Birch, Lars Chittka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2023-06-01
Series:PLoS Biology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3002138