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Huntington's disease study shows animal models on target
An international team of researchers has published a benchmark study showing that gene expression in several animal models of Huntington's Disease (HD) closely resembles that of human HD patients. view more (2007-08-01)
Animal Experiments Are Necessary, But Government And Industry Should Do More To Develop Non-animal Alternatives
A Lords report published today by the Select Committee on Animals in Scientific Procedures found that animal experiments are currently necessary to develop human and veterinary medicine, and to protect humans and the environment. However, the report says that more should be done to fund and promote "alternative" methods known as the... view more... (2002-07-24)
Live skin substitute to unlock new products
Many long-established skin products, such as shampoos and soaps, contain harmful or ineffective ingredients because effective testing methods were unavailable when they were developed. The first ever model of live skin with a full ecosystem of micro-organisms - created at the University of Leeds - has the potential to help develop dozens of new... view more... (2004-07-06)
Alternatives to Animal Experiments - How Far Can We Go?
Mike Baker, Chief Executive of the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection will argue that alternatives are underfunded, underused and their implementation blocked at every turn. He considers that the potential is there for ending the use of animals in harmful experiments without harming medical progress or public safety. "A double standard... view more... (1998-09-03)
Predictive genetic tests range from highly useful to potentially harmful
Predictive genetic testing has the potential to save lives through targeted surveillance and preventive measures, but a paper in this week's BMJ reports that most genetic tests carry a degree of uncertainty, which limits their usefulness and, in some cases, can even be harmful to patients. For some diseases, predictive genetic testing is highly... view more... (2001-04-24)
New data from 10-year global flea monitoring program confirms imidacloprid remains highly effective
Bayer Animal Heath announced today at the 22nd World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP), Calgary, Canada the latest results of a large-scale, international, independent Flea Susceptibility Monitoring (FSM) program, demonstrating that imidacloprid remains highly effective for the control of fleas in companion animals. view more (2009-08-14)
Mobile Lab Expands Capacity of Animal Disease Diagnostics
In the event of a disease outbreak, a rapid, massive response by health officials is critical - even if the patients are animals. view more (2006-02-24)
Newly approved ocular safety methods reduce animal testing
Federal regulatory agencies have accepted recommendations of the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM) for two methods that can reduce live animal use for ocular safety testing, the committee announced today. view more (2008-06-24)
FDA petition would protect public from dangerous drugs
In a petition filed today with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, an international coalition of scientists and doctors seeks to compel the agency to stem the flood of dangerous drugs reaching American consumers by mandating the use of scientifically superior non-animal testing methods when those alternatives exist. view more (2007-11-15)
K-State researcher, collaborators study virulence of pandemic H1N1 virus
Laboratory studies at Kansas State University and the work of a K-State researcher are making headway in the effort to control the pandemic H1N1 virus. view more (2009-07-31)
Spinal cord injury research hampered by animal models, says new study
Research on traumatic spinal cord injuries is hampered by a reliance on animal experiments that don't accurately predict human outcomes, says a new study in the upcoming edition of the peer-reviewed journal Reviews in the Neurosciences. The review was written by scientists with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. view more (2008-04-29)
K-State researchers findings on E. coli
Ethanol plants and livestock producers have created a symbiotic relationship. Cattle producers feed their livestock distiller's grains, a byproduct of the ethanol distilling process, giving ethanol producers have an added source of income. view more (2007-12-04)
'Beating' heart machine expedites research and development of new surgical tools, techniques
A new machine developed at North Carolina State University makes an animal heart pump much like a live heart after it has been removed from the animal's body, allowing researchers to expedite the development of new tools and techniques for heart surgery. view more (2009-05-12)
Biochip mimics the body to reveal toxicity of industrial compounds
A new biochip technology could eliminate animal testing in the chemicals and cosmetics industries, and drastically curtail its use in the development of new pharmaceuticals, according to new findings from a team of researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the University of California at Berkeley, and Solidus Biosciences Inc. view more (2007-12-18)
House Of Lords Inquiry Into Animals In Scientific Procedures
The House of Lords has appointed a committee chaired by Lord Smith of Clifton, to conduct an inquiry on issues respecting animals in scientific procedures in the United Kingdom. The terms of reference of the committee are: "To consider and report on issues respecting animals in scientific procedures in the United Kingdom, including- (1) the... view more... (2001-04-02)
Psychological Testing: A Test Taker’s Guide
The British Psychological Society has produced a new leaflet that offers guidance and advice for people taking psychological tests. Workers, prospective employees and parents could all benefit from the leaflet; Psychological Testing: A Test Taker’s Guide. view more (2002-05-27)
Using insects to test for drug safety
Insects, such as some moths and fruit flies, react to microbial infection in the same way as mammals and so can be used to test the efficiency of new drugs, thereby reducing the need for animal testing. view more (2009-09-08)
New cervical smear tests perform no better than conventional tests
New cervical smear tests are unreliable and should not replace conventional tests according to a study in this week’s BMJ. view more (2003-04-02)
Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences
The use of animals in scientific experiments is always an issue of contention, subject to varying opinions and often evoking strong emotions in many people. The principle that the use of animals in laboratory procedures should be reduced, refined and/or replaced whenever possible (now known as the concept of the Three Rs), was first introduced by... view more... (1999-07-09)
State laws may limit implementation of CDC's recommendations for routine HIV testing
A new study concludes that routine testing for HIV recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) may violate many state laws. view more (2007-10-10)
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