Animal Bytes examines biosafety challenges posed when conducting work with animals and
provides solutions that promote both safe and responsible research. Good safety and animal
husbandry are essential for good science. Learn about best practices when working with
animals and applied safety information that can be used every day. Please e-mail your
comments, questions, and insights to karen_byers@dfci.harvard.edu.
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