To date, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken the lives of more than 800,000 people around the world and infected millions more. As researchers work tirelessly to learn more about the coronavirus and find treatments for it, many NAVS supporters have … Continued
As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, NAVS cannot and does not promote any single political party or candidate for office. But we don’t need to. Because our long history of promoting legislation to improve how animals are used for research, … Continued
Antibodies, part of the immune system that protect the body against repeat exposure to viruses and bacteria, are also important research tools. Scientists generate and use antibodies for many procedures because of the way these proteins bind precisely to their … Continued
Last fall, Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary in Ravenna, OH, took on a large-scale rescue project, saving more than 30 animals — including goats, mini horses, sheep, donkeys, cows, chickens and alpacas — from a hoarding situation in Trumbull County. … Continued
As the new academic year begins in the U.S., there are major changes in how schools are conducting business. Districts and schools must decide whether it is safe—or even feasible—to conduct classes in person, or whether it is better to … Continued
As researchers continue their quest for answers as to whether—and how—different organs may be infected by COVID-19, many of these researchers are turning to human-relevant organoid models, as there is “no ideal animal model that mimics how SARS-CoV-2 infection leads … Continued
As the first installment of our new “NAVS Alumni Spotlight”, this week’s Science First highlights the work of Danh Truong, a former recipient of the NAVS/International Foundation for Ethical Research (IFER) Graduate Fellowship for Alternatives to the Use of Animals … Continued
The beginning of a new school year is right around the corner and will likely feel different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Just as schools across the country made the decision to cancel face-to-face classes this spring and … Continued
