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T2 Biosystems, Inc. is flagged for animal exploitation by Cruelty Free Investors. The company develops and markets in vitro diagnostic products, including the T2Bacteria and T2Candida panels, which are designed to detect pathogens directly from whole blood samples. A core component of its product development and validation involves animal testing. The company's patent filings, such as EP2186034A2 ("Diagnostic information generation and use"), explicitly reference the use of animal models in research. As a diagnostics company whose products are submitted for regulatory clearance, T2 Biosystems relies on animal data as part of its pre-clinical testing processes to demonstrate safety and efficacy. This places the company within the broad category of life sciences firms whose commercial operations are contingent on animal use.
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