A puzzling question

Make these three sentences TWO sentences only:

Medical research is an excellent way of using unwanted animals.

Using animals in medical research has many benefits. Animal research has involved researchers to develop treatments for many diseases, such as heart diseases

My answer :

Medical research is an excellent way of using unwanted animals and using animals in medical research has many benefits. Animal research has involved researchers to develop treatments for many diseases, such as heart diseases.

Am I right?