Sad sack or serious salvation? A small group of scientists is angling to replace laboratory animals with living “organ sacks” ...

Experimenting on animals is a dark side of science and research. And most of us try not to think about the animals that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A vast number of chemicals are registered for production and use around the world. But only a portion have been thoroughly ...

R3 Bio has a bold idea for replacing lab animals: genetically-engineered whole organ systems that lack a brain. The long-term ...

The FDA is eliminating “unnecessary testing” on animals, according to Commissioner Marty Makary. He joined “Katie Pavlich ...

Stem Pharm, a Madison biotech startup, is using lab-created 3D "organoids" to develop a treatment for Alzheimer's disease. In April, the FDA and NIH announced plans to incentivize so-called "new ...

Animal testing is often used to evaluate the potential risks, uses, and environmental impacts of chemicals. New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) are technologies and approaches that can potentially ...

Well before a human receives the first dose of an experimental drug, it’s evaluated in an animal to test for toxicity. Monkeys are often chosen for their genetic similarities to humans, and safe ...

As a researcher, I still remember the discomfort I felt every time I had to sacrifice laboratory animals for an experiment.

A vast number of chemicals are registered for production and use around the world. But only a portion have been thoroughly ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Brad Reisfeld, Colorado State University (THE CONVERSATION) A vast number of chemicals ...