Basic science is the foundation of all applied science. Because we cannot predict which basic science projects will turn into an application, we must cast a wide net
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Tweet for Science!
We have written thousands of tweets about animal research since we opened our accounts a little over five years ago. Now we want you to help us spread our Twitter messages. We have created a list of short, tweet-able, facts on our new “Arguments For Animal Research” page. Each fact is followed by a “Tweet … Continue reading Tweet for Science!
Background Briefing on Animal Research in the UK
Background briefing on the use of animals in research in the UK. This provides facts, laws and statistics about animal testing in the UK.
ALF Claims Responsibility for CALAS National Office Vandalism
On Tuesday, July 15, an act of vandalism occurred near the Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science National Office in Toronto, ON. There were no injuries and a police investigation is ongoing. The extremist website Bite Back published an unsigned communique: "On July 14, 2014, in Toronto, the Animal Liberation Front injected butyric acid into … Continue reading ALF Claims Responsibility for CALAS National Office Vandalism
Top marks for Speaking of Research website
The industry magazine Lab Animal occasionally reviews websites applicable to it’s readers. Earlier this year, they reviewed the Speaking of Research website. The article does a good job of relaying the history behind how Speaking of Research began and some background on the people involved. They also note that SR does a lot of reporting … Continue reading Top marks for Speaking of Research website
Animal Experiments in the UK: Government releases 2013 statistics
Every year the UK Home Office publishes statistics showing the number of procedures carried out on animals covered by the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act, 1986; this covers all vertebrate species. Overall, the number of animals used in research fell slightly from 4.03 to 4.02 million (0.4% fall). The total number of procedures was slightly higher, … Continue reading Animal Experiments in the UK: Government releases 2013 statistics
Israel provides animal research statistics for 2013
Number of animals used in research in Israel from 2010 to 2013.
How you can support understanding of animal research in thirty seconds
If we are to communicate effectively about animal research we need you to email the person who runs your department website and ask them to add a link to several pro-research websites.
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