Student newspapers offer remarkable learning opportunities for future generations of news reporters. They also perform an important public service in keeping student populations informed about key university issues. But they are not perfect. Turnover is constant, leading to a lack of continuity and fluctuating ability and expertise levels. In addition - as is the case with … Continue reading News Analysis: How NOT to Cover Animal Research
Month: August 2018
Research Roundup: Hunt for non-addictive pain killer “over”, stimulating brain regeneration to combat MS and more!
Welcome to this week’s Research Roundup. These Friday posts aim to inform our readers about the many stories that relate to animal research each week. Do you have an animal research story we should include in next week’s Research Roundup? You can send it to us via our Facebook page or through the contact form … Continue reading Research Roundup: Hunt for non-addictive pain killer “over”, stimulating brain regeneration to combat MS and more!
52% of American public opposes the use of animals in scientific research
The Pew Research Center’s poll of over 2,500 members of the public shows the continuation of a worrying trend in support for animal research in the U.S. Among adults, 52% of respondents said they “opposed the use of animals in scientific research”, with 47% in favour. This is slightly down from 2015 when only 50% … Continue reading 52% of American public opposes the use of animals in scientific research
Research Roundup: Universal flu vaccine shows promise; new poll data shows support for genetic engineering that improves human health and more!
Welcome to this week’s Research Roundup. These Friday posts aim to inform our readers about the many stories that relate to animal research each week. Do you have an animal research story we should include in next week’s Research Roundup? You can send it to us via our Facebook page or through the contact form … Continue reading Research Roundup: Universal flu vaccine shows promise; new poll data shows support for genetic engineering that improves human health and more!
PETA’s Latest “Drive-By” Campaign, Free Speech or Dangerous Harassment?
It’s no secret that academic institutions conduct a significant share of the world’s health research. It is also common knowledge that colleges and universities have a strong commitment to free speech and open dialogue. However, in the era of fake news, alternative facts and increasing division, are there limits? When does free speech cross the … Continue reading PETA’s Latest “Drive-By” Campaign, Free Speech or Dangerous Harassment?
Research Roundup: Gene-silencing drug gets FDA approval after 20 years; new drug may render liver transplants unnecessary and more!
Welcome to this week’s Research Roundup. These Friday posts aim to inform our readers about the many stories that relate to animal research each week. Do you have an animal research story we should include in next week’s Research Roundup? You can send it to us via our Facebook page or through the contact form … Continue reading Research Roundup: Gene-silencing drug gets FDA approval after 20 years; new drug may render liver transplants unnecessary and more!
Research Roundup: Sewage and birds, combating Crohn’s disease, mice in Alzheimer’s research and more!
Welcome to this week’s Research Roundup. These Friday posts aim to inform our readers about the many stories that relate to animal research each week. Do you have an animal research story we should include in next week’s Research Roundup? You can send it to us via our Facebook page or through the contact form … Continue reading Research Roundup: Sewage and birds, combating Crohn’s disease, mice in Alzheimer’s research and more!
Research Roundup: Monkey models naturally mimic childhood neurodegenerative disease, life expectancy in naked mole rats, and more!
Welcome to this week’s Research Roundup. These Friday posts aim to inform our readers about the many stories that relate to animal research each week. Do you have an animal research story we should include in next week’s Research Roundup? You can send it to us via our Facebook page or through the contact form … Continue reading Research Roundup: Monkey models naturally mimic childhood neurodegenerative disease, life expectancy in naked mole rats, and more!
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