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What does it mean?
Research required precise, frequent operations on animals.
In plain terms
The work needed careful surgery on animals multiple times.
What can you take from it?
Science demands precision and repetition.

Where it applies

  • conducting research
  • performing surgery

Putting it to work

  • perform minor operations
  • train in precision

Questions to consider

  • What sacrifices does research require?

Another view

This involves ethical costs regarding animal welfare.

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