The Ethics of Primate Research and Global Shifts

This chapter addresses the fallout from a neuroscientist's controversial footage of monkey treatment, leading to public protests and eventual relocation of his research to China. It discusses the decline of primate studies in the West and the implications of China's animal research practices amid a global supply shift. Furthermore, the narrative presents ethical concerns surrounding animal experimentation versus advancements in neuroscience technology and highlights the complexities of understanding brain functions.