Animal Testing
Some scientists at NIMR perform research on animals. Because of this, and the perception that the Institute is the MRC's flagship facility, there were weekly protests by members of animal rights groups outside the complex. These protests usually took place on a Wednesday evening, and normally had a low attendance (5 people or less).
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