The use of animals in biomedical research is essential to gaining understanding, diagnoses, and treatment of disease in both humans and animals. Animal research has played a vital role in nearly every medical breakthrough over the last few decades and ultimately impacts the health and well-being of people and animals all over the world. There are many outreach and advocacy organizations in the field of biomedical research. Visit their sites to learn more about the importance of animal research in the medical, veterinary, scientific, and environmental sciences: