The BBC recently launched a new TV show called Dara O Briain's Science Club. Dara O Briain is a popular Irish comedian and has been pursuing his interest in science by hosting a show discussing science (on BBC2). UK viewers can watch the full episode on iPlayer for free. In episode 1 Dara O Briain … Continue reading BBC Science Club Puts Animal Research in the Spotlight
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Society for Neuroscience encourages scientists to speak up for animal research
A standing room only crowd of over 200 heard a panel of two scientists, a public relations expert and a reporter describe the whys and hows of discussing the use of animals in research (CAR) at the recent Society for Neuroscience meeting. The panel was sponsored by the Society’s committee on animals in research and … Continue reading Society for Neuroscience encourages scientists to speak up for animal research
Why do we use Genetically Modified animals?
This excellent 3 minute video, produced by Understanding Animal Research, shows how the use of genetically modified animals can benefit modern medicine - in this instance, to create a method of screening for certain bacteria. We look forward to more videos from UAR. p.s. please give the video a "thumbs up" so that it can … Continue reading Why do we use Genetically Modified animals?
Has Prof. Steve Best breached ethical standards of academic conduct?
We believe academic freedom is an integral quality of institutions of higher education. Scholars should be able to pursue their research and express their ideas freely. We agree with the mission of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) which aims: to advance academic freedom and shared governance, to define fundamental professional values and standards for higher education, … Continue reading Has Prof. Steve Best breached ethical standards of academic conduct?
Threats and Hypocrisy, A Steve Best Story
We get plenty of emails from people supporting the use of animals in research. We sometimes get an email from those against. Yesterday we got an email from Prof. Steve Best. Indeed, in the last few days it appears that a number of scientists have also been receiving emails and voicemails from him. Among his … Continue reading Threats and Hypocrisy, A Steve Best Story
Statistically Speaking the UK Counts Too
As Speaking of Research becomes increasingly active both sides of the pond we have had an increase in visitors wishing to find UK based statistics. They can now rest assured that such information is available on the UK Statistics page (subsection of Facts). As a result we have renamed our US Statistics page (although the … Continue reading Statistically Speaking the UK Counts Too
Prof. Steven Best gets a taste of his own medicine… and doesn’t like it
“Every motherfucker who hurts animals is gonna feel the fear!” The words come courtesy of Dr. Steven Best, from the Philosophy Department at the University of Texas, El Paso, in the YouTube video below. Among the “motherfuckers” one will find a medical scientist searching for cures to terrible diseases such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s, a … Continue reading Prof. Steven Best gets a taste of his own medicine… and doesn’t like it
Public Opinion and the Importance of Transparency in the UK
The UK has a long history of animal rights activism and many might expect the public to be a difficult crowd to win over. However over the years the British public have expressed overwhelming support for the use of animal experiments for medical purposes. In 2010 90% were conditional acceptors (that is agreeing with medical … Continue reading Public Opinion and the Importance of Transparency in the UK
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