If you had the choice to live or die, which would you choose? If you had the option to live in a cage or a house, which would you choose? If you had the chance to undergo experiences that cause you pain, would you do it? The truth is that most of us would prefer to live, reside in a home, and not participate in an experience that would cause us pain. However, most people accept elements of the above conditions for animals. Animals should not participate in the pain and horrible conditions humans put them through. We shouldn't just let these innocent animals suffer and die to save human lives, when we could find other ways to treat diseases. Of course, animal testing has contributed to many life-saving cures and treatments. The California Biomedical Research Association states that “almost all medical advances of the past 100 years have been the direct result of research using animals.” The polio vaccine, tested on animals, reduced the global epidemic of the disease from 350,000 cases in 1988 to 406 cases in 2013. Animal research has also contributed to major advances in the treatment of diseases such as breast cancer, leukemia, malaria and many others. The problem with animal drug testing is that millions of animals die in research laboratories at the hands of scientists who perform outdated and inaccurate tests that prove no benefit to humans or animals. Before animals die, they are regularly burned, poisoned, starved, drugged, and even driven mad. Diseases such as cancer, diabetes, syphilis, herpes and AIDS are deliberately inflicted on them. Their eyes are surgically removed, their brains and spinal cords are damaged, and their bones are broken. The law does not require the use of anesthesia....... middle of article......14"California Biomedical Research Association." California Biomedical Research Association. Np, and Web. April 27, 2014. “Are cosmetic companies still testing on live animals? » American Scientific World RSS. Np, August 6, 2009. Web. April 27, 2014. “Poliomyelitis”. WHO. Np, March 9, 2014. Web. April 27, 2014.Rogers, Kara. “Advocacy for animals.” Advocacy for Animals Scientific Alternatives to Animal Testing Comments. Np, and Web. April 27, 2014. “Myths and facts. » Understanding animal research. Np, May 22, 2012. Web. April 30, 2014. Furlong, Paul, perf. HSI replaces animals in research. Humane Society International, 2013. Web. April 27, 2014. "Science Museum. Bringing Life: Exploring the History of Medicine.." Thalidomide. Np, September 19, 2012. Web. April 28, 2014. “Animal and Non-Animal Testing Costs.” » RSS. Humane Society International, October 23, 2012. Web. April 29. 2014