Non-Animal Models Could Revolutionize Drug Safety Assessment
Efforts to develop more sophisticated three-dimensional cell models have been a priority for many researchers… Continue reading
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Greenpeace Leaks U.S./EU Trade Negotiation Plans; Animal Welfare at Risk
On May 2, 2016, Greenpeace Netherlands leaked secret documents on proposals being considered in… Continue reading
Lawsuit Delays Yerkes Plan to Send Chimpanzees to an Unaccredited Zoo
On April 21, 2016, the U.S. FWS approved a permit allowing the Yerkes National Primate Research Center to relocate eight of its chimpanzees toan unaccredited zoo in the U.K. Continue reading
Texas Case Rules on Reclaiming Lost Animals from Animal Shelters
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that owners can reclaim their dogs even after they have been lost and sent to an animal shelter, contrary to current public policy. Lira v. Greater Houston German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Inc. involves a … Continued
“Retired” Research Chimpanzees Still Waiting for Their Move to Freedom
A report just released by the U.S. Government Accountability Office on the National Institutes of Health Chimpanzee Management Program reveals… Continue reading
“On Location” with NAVS for Classroom Education Project
Educating the public about the use of animals in science—and alternatives to their use—is a vital component of NAVS’ mission. Continue reading
In Vitro Approach Developed to Study the Blood-Brain Barrier
Blood vessels found in the brain play an important role in maintaining what is known as the blood-brain barrier (BBB), a structural and… Continue reading
EPA to Reduce Animal Use in Pesticide Testing
In a recent letter to stakeholders, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that its Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) is working to… Continue reading
Hopkins Researchers Develop “Mini-Brains” to Study Neurological Diseases
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed three dimensional, human-relevant “mini-brains”… Continue reading
Why Haven’t the Retired NIH Chimpanzees Been Placed in Sanctuaries?
In 2013, we celebrated the announcement by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that it would substantially reduce chimpanzee use in biomedical research. The majority of the chimpanzees owned and supported by the NIH, over 300 animals, were designated for … Continued