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Can We Stop Animal Testing Through Technology? | Kira Isabella Wong Chiu | TEDxYouth@YCYWShanghai
TEDx Talksยท 2025-07-08 15:45
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]