Foundation for Biomedical Research

In the following viewpoint, the Foundation for Biomedical Research contends that because a dog’s physiology is in many ways similar to a human’s, dogs make excellent research models. The organization asserts that using dogs in biomedical research allows scientists to practice new surgical techniques, train emergency personnel, and test the toxicity of various substances. According to the foundation, such experimentation on dogs has led to many important medical breakthroughs. The Foundation for Biomedical Research provides information on what it sees as the necessary and important role of laboratory animals in research.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. What made heart operations possible, according to the foundation"
2. According to the foundation, what potentially harmful substance have dogs been especially useful in studying"
3. What laid the foundation for...