PETA has been fighting to end the use of forced swim test for some time. Major companies have stopped the use of the tests, but some stalwarts remain like Pfizer,Bristol Meyers Squibb and Eli Lilly. In this episode, we describe what the tests do and how the tests actually hinder the companies' main objectives, finding effective treatments for depression.<\/p>
Dr. Emily Trunnell of PETA's Laboratory Investigations Department talks to Emil Guillermo.<\/p>
See more about the tests at PETA.org<\/a><\/p> The shriveled heart of NIH?<\/a><\/p> \u00a0The PETA Podcast<\/p> PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 6.5 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness\u2014they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way.<\/p> Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism.<\/p> Contact us at PETA.org<\/a><\/p> Listen to the very first PETA podcast with Ingrid Newkirk<\/a><\/p> Music provided by CarbonWorks.<\/a><\/p> Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe.<\/p> Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok<\/a><\/p> Or at www.amok.com<\/a><\/p> Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts.<\/a><\/p> Help us grow the podcast by taking this short survey.<\/a><\/p> Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST!<\/p> \u00a0<\/p>\n