Steven Phelps

@evolbrain.bsky.social

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Biology of intimacy: Evolutionary, neural & genomic studies of sexuality & social bonds (in weird rodents, mostly). Write a bit on biology & culture. First-gen. 🏳️‍🌈 Austin, TX. phelpslab.net

Screen grab of tweet from animal rights group juxtaposing Nicole Kleinstreuer with footage of caged macaque showing stereotypy. She is quoted: "We have no intention of just phasing out animal studies overnight. We know that animal studies are still very important and often scientifically justified."

NICOLE KLEINSTREUER: You know, we have no intention of just phasing out animal studies overnight. We know that animal studies are still very important and often scientifically justified. There are lots of areas where validated human-relevant models are not yet available. But we are seeing rapid progress and the more we invest in this space, the better those human biology-based integrated systems will become and the less we will have to rely on animal models moving forward.

Screen grab of Kleinstreuer X post emphasizing human-based models of drug testing, but acknowledging that animal research remains necessary.