NAVS promotes the use of humane dissection alternatives not only because they can replace animal use, but because they are very effective teaching tools, as demonstrated in dozens of studies. With the COVID-19 pandemic shifting educational instruction from the classroom … 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). This grant supports scientists who are developing alternatives to the … Continued
Sanctuary Animals in Texas Need Your Help Today The stories out of Texas are heartbreaking. The weather conditions and subsequent electrical grid failure are wreaking havoc across the state, causing untold fatalities, along with human and animal suffering. We have … Continued
At NAVS, we often discuss how the differences between humans and other animal species make translating data from animal experiments to people problematic. So how do scientists continue to justify their use of animal models—and in particular, specific animal species … Continued
Last month, NAVS attended a virtual meeting hosted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine entitled “Microphysiological Systems (MPS): Bridging Human and Animal Research.” We were excited to learn about the progress being made with these tools, which … Continued
NAVS has long advocated for the use of animal-free alternatives, not only for scientific research, but also in education, for activities such as dissection. In addition to sparing animals’ lives, humane dissection tools offer many benefits. They are less expensive … Continued
Contact your state delegate today to help lab animals! The MD House of Delegates is scheduled to vote on HB 611 – Prohibition on Testing Cosmetics on Animals – this Tuesday, February 16, and it needs support from animal lovers … Continued
The Virginia General Assembly is taking important steps to protect animals! The state Senate is scheduled to vote on SB 1397, the Humane Cosmetics Act, and SB 1417, requiring adoption of research animals once facilities are done testing on them. … Continued
BREAKING: A bill to end the sale of animal-tested cosmetic products in Virginia has passed initial subcommittee hearings in both the House and Senate – a noteworthy step in Virginia’s efforts to become the fourth state to ban the sale … Continued
NAVS has long advocated for more transparency regarding the number of animals used in research every year, as well as the reasons for which they are used. Without reliable statistics on where, why and how animals are used in research, … Continued
