Drugs have been tested on animals for over a century, but new technology may one day eliminate the need to do so. https://t.co/GDNngVFYlQ(Illustration: Macy Sinreich for Forbes; Images by Svetlana Shamshurina; Serhii Borodin; Kristina Velickovic; Nosyrevy via Getty Images) https://t.co/iRKy73hxwq ...

Animal Welfare Concerns - Highlights the cruelty of animal testing for products like creams, cosmetics, makeup, and medication [1] - Mentions injuries to animals including skin irritation, burns, and blindness [2] Alternatives to Animal Testing - Notes the development of an organ-on-a-chip by the Harvard Weiss Institution in 2007, functioning like human lungs [2] - Discusses the creation of a skin layer from stem cells at King's College in London in 2014, as a potential testing alternative [3] Consumer Action - Encourages consumers to check for animal-friendly stamps on products [2][3] - Advocates for purchasing products with animal-friendly stamps and avoiding those without [3]