Animals have long been instrumental in advancing medical and psychological research. Millions of mice, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, and other laboratory animals have been utilized in psychological experiments to understand how our minds work and create breakthroughs in treatments for mental health disorders. Routinely, these contributions go unrecognized, as the prizes these breakthroughs win are attributed solely to human researchers.

The importance of these animals in research is indisputable. According to the National Institute of Health, 95% of all laboratory animals are mice and rats, which have proven critical in developing treatments that save human lives. Yet, they are deprived of recognition for their involuntary service to science.

The request to award the Nobel Prize to these psychological laboratory animals may seem unconventional, but it is important as a symbolic gesture. It forces us to acknowledge the sacrifices made by these creatures in the name of science and progress. Additionally, it may spark an important conversation about animal rights in scientific research and promote more humane practices in the future.

We believe that it's time for the Nobel Committee to consider this proposition, as it would urge the scientific community to recognize the crucial role of these animals and potentially lead to more ethical treatment.

Please, stand with us and sign this petition allowing the recognition these silent contributors deserve.