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
One of the most effective ways that scientists can study human health conditions is through the use of human specimens. This approach is not only scientifically superior to the use of animal specimens, it is also more humane. Because of … Continued
Despite lacking human-relevance, animal models are often used in eye disease research due to their accessibility and the complexity of eye anatomy. NAVS is helping to fund some human-cell based alternatives for this purpose, and we are excited to share … Continued
NAVS sees the value of using organoid models to advance our understanding of basic human biology and disease in a human-relevant, animal-free way, which is why we fund organoid research through the International Foundation for Ethical Research. We are particularly … Continued
As part of our long-standing commitment to advancing science without harming animals, each year, thanks to your generosity, NAVS awards a grant to the International Foundation for Ethical Research (IFER) to support graduate students who are developing alternatives to the … Continued
Each year at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, NAVS selects exceptional young scientists to be recipients of our Humane Science Award. This award recognizes students who are developing novel non-animal research methodologies. As the only animal advocacy organization … Continued
The beginning of a new school year is right around the corner, and it is important to make this year count for animals used in education. Tens of millions of animals are estimated to be used every year for dissection … Continued
The shortage of organs for patients on transplant lists continues to be a large global dilemma. In America alone, there are over 100,000 people waiting on organ transplant lists. The research community seems to think that using animals for human … Continued
