Animal Quote by Bernard Brodie
“Various species of animals react differently to the same drug. Not only do the variations in the metabolism of a drug make it difficult to extrapolate results of animal experiments to man but they create a serious obstacle to the development of new therapeutic drugs.”
About This Quote
Animal drug metabolism varies, making human predictions difficult and hindering new drug development.
In simple terms: Different species react differently to drugs, complicating research.
Key Takeaway
Account for cross‑species differences in drug testing.
Themes
pharmacology
research
development
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
scientific
technical
When to use this quote
- drug discovery
- preclinical studies
- regulatory planning
Key Concepts
metabolism
species variation
clinical translation
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives improve human relevance?
- How can we better model interspecies differences?
A Different Perspective
Animal models may not fully predict human outcomes.
