Controversial Beagle Experiments at NIH

NIH director announces closure of in-house beagle laboratory after controversial experiments. PETA and lawmakers commend the move. Trump administration phased out animal testing requirements. Envigo pleads guilty to neglecting dogs.

Closure of NIH's Last Beagle Experiment Lab

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya announced the closure of the NIH's last beagle experiment lab after a scandal involving Dr. Anthony Fauci's beagle-testing. The move is part of an initiative to replace animal testing with technological advances for better human health outcomes.