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by vezycash 2821 days ago
>I'm not a mouse...

Expanded: Animal studies are just a start. Human trials might get opposite results.

E.g. The drug Indocid or Indocin is safe for human consumption but kills rats. It's a cheap rat killer.

If rats were tested first, we'd assume they'll kill humans. The reverse applies as well.