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Why are Lab Monkeys So Expensive?
Long-tailed macaques are highly sought after in the world of biopharmaceutical research, but now a worldwide shortage means one monkey can sell for tens of thousands of dollars.
Seen as pests in some parts of Asia, long-tailed macaques are highly sought after in the world of biopharmaceutical research for drug development. But now a worldwide shortage means one monkey can sell for tens of thousands of dollars - so what鈥檚 driving up the cost? Asia Specific host Mariko Oi is joined by the podcast鈥檚 editor Bill Birtles, Bloomberg reporter Amber Tong and Liza Tambunan from 麻豆社 News.
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