Summary:

- The article discusses research showing that people tend to believe lab animals have less mental capacity compared to other animals, even though there is no scientific evidence to support this belief.

- The research found that people's perceptions of lab animals' intelligence and sentience are often biased, leading them to underestimate the cognitive and emotional capabilities of animals used in scientific experiments.

- The article suggests that this bias may contribute to the public's acceptance of animal experimentation, and highlights the importance of promoting a more accurate understanding of animal cognition and welfare in scientific research.