NAVS opposes the use of nonhuman primates—and all animals—in scientific research for both ethical and scientific reasons. Not only is animal experimentation a cruel practice, it can also produce misleading results that sidetrack meaningful scientific progress. Despite the known limitations … Continued
What steps are government agencies taking to reduce their reliance on animal models for chemical safety testing? Earlier this year, NAVS took part in a virtual public meeting held by the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods … Continued
Animals don’t have to be the subjects of research to be victims of research. According to a 2018 proposal by the U.S. Navy, its training exercises in the Pacific Ocean could kill or bring harm to 12.5 million marine mammals … Continued
The coronavirus pandemic has changed all of our lives in many ways. From schools and offices to shopping and dining out to everyday social interactions, there’s hardly an aspect of society that has not been changed in some way. Less … Continued
This week’s Science First “NAVS Alumni Spotlight” catches up with Bryan Hassell, recipient of the NAVS/International Foundation for Ethical Research (IFER) Graduate Fellowship for Alternatives to the Use of Animals in Science from 2014-16. NAVS and IFER supported Bryan’s research … Continued
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
