A Fish Story

Today's Fungus Among-us

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''Most people just roll their eyes whenever the animal rights crazies unveil another project.  However, we need to pay attention because if we ignore it, someone in government will start to assume there’s no opposition.'' -Bitter Bitch “ Ramon the Blind Chef .    ‘Stressed’ fish get bill of rights The government has ruled that fish may feel pain and will draw up a charter of rights to protect them from inhumane treatment in research laboratories, writes Michelle McGinty. Home Office guidelines will ensure that fish used for scientific study are monitored for signs of stress. Scientists will be required to “enrich” the animals’ lives by putting shelters and other features in aquariums. The charter also stipulates that laboratories and universities should “retire” fish at a reasonable age so they can enjoy their old age. The guidelines have been prompted by mounting evidence suggesting that fish, which are used widely for genetic research, have pain receptors similar to those of land-dwelling vertebrates. ”