Millions of animals are used in research every year, often as stand-ins for people. This approach is ineffective, given inherent differences between species, which explains in part why most drugs that show promise in animal models do not work in … Continued
Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its commitment to moving away from animal testing. Andrew Wheeler, EPA spokesperson, noted in a memo from the agency, that “[s]cientific advancements exist today that allow us to better predict … Continued
The Personal Care Products Safety Act, S 726, under consideration by the Senate, would ensure that personal care products sold to consumers, as well as the ingredients that comprise the products, are safe. Importantly, while the final wording is still being deliberated, this bill is also … Continued
Many members of the scientific community go to great lengths to defend experimenting on animals. But are such studies defendable when most aren’t even reproducible? Scientific research is only of value when the results can be reproduced time and time … Continued
Previously in Science First, we introduced you to “mini-brain” models, brain organoids derived from human skin cells which were reprogrammed into neural stem cells and then differentiated into cell types found in the brain. Through the International Foundation for Ethical … Continued
A record number of federal bills has been introduced this year that would have a positive impact on animals used in research. Unfortunately, none are under active consideration—no markups and no hearings mean that there is no progress toward passage. … Continued
