"OHSU's National Primate Research Center may be no more, much to the delight of animal welfare advocates, who have long been pushing the university to shut the doors on its monkey research facility. Yesterday, OHSU's board voted unanimously to look into transitioning the center-which, with about 5,000 primates, is one of the largest research centers of its kind in the US-into a monkey sanctuary."
"Scientists have historically used the facility to run various experiments, which OHSU says have helped advance research on potential cures for diseases including HIV, multiple sclerosis, and dementia. But it comes at a price-both financially (the center is at risk of losing federal funding) and with regard to the primates' welfare. Watch monkeys move around and interact with each other, and it's obvious how closely related they are to us, making a facility like this hard to stomach."
The OHSU National Primate Research Center, home to about 5,000 primates, faces potential transition into a monkey sanctuary after a unanimous board vote to investigate the change. Scientists have used the center for experiments that OHSU credits with advancing research toward treatments for HIV, multiple sclerosis, and dementia. The center's future raises concerns about federal funding loss and animal welfare, while supporters cite institutional reputation and scientific progress. Weather in Portland will be dry and balmy with highs near 55 degrees, followed by rain and mountain snow later in the week and a possible ice threat over the weekend. Recent snowfall eases drought concerns and benefits winter recreation.
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