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Good Science Digest

Find out what Physicians Committee scientists have to say about the latest obstacles and advances in replacing animal use with human-relevant methods in research, testing, and education.

  1. Good Science Digest

  2. Jul 15, 2026
Art Mirrors Life: Animal Experimentation Anxieties Depicted on Screen

Apple TV’s acclaimed series Pluribus, which was just nominated for 18 Emmy Awards, has sparked conversations about ethical dilemmas, moral considerations, and alarming animal experimentation concerns. In the pilot episode, a rat bites a lab worker—a not uncommon occurrence in animal labs—highlighting both practical risk and the ethical tension inherent in a scientific system built on outdated models.