The ethical and social significance of NAM terminology and definitions
Kevin C Elliott, Robyn L Tanguay · 2026
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Kevin Elliott and Robyn Tanguay argue that the words used to define new approach methodologies carry ethical weight, in a 2026 paper. These methods, shortened to NAMs, aim to replace or reduce animal testing. Definitions of the term vary widely. Harmonizing them sounds like dry word work.
The authors say the choice is not neutral. Definitions steer which methods win policy attention and funding. They propose three strategies. First, keep definitions broad where guiding values are unsettled. Second, bring stakeholders together to deliberate on shared values. Third, match definitions to the clear values of a given program. Careful wording, they argue, is part of fair science policy.
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| CREATOR | Kevin C Elliott, Robyn L Tanguay |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 20 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |