Dr. Julius S. Youngner, the last surviving member of the team that developed the Salk polio vaccine in the 1950s, died in his home on April 27 at the age of 96. Dr. Youngner, like many scientists, pursued a passion to help people via his love of the scientific method. His own experiences as a child … Continue reading Last surviving member of Pittsburgh polio vaccine team dies at 96
Q & A With a Primatologist: Why Studying Rank Changes is Good for Primate Welfare
In this Q&A post, we talk with Lauren Wooddell, a laboratory assistant at the California National Primate Research Center. Lauren is the first author of a research paper about to be published in the May 2017 issue of the Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (JAALAS) titled, “Elo-rating for Tracking Rank Fluctuations … Continue reading Q & A With a Primatologist: Why Studying Rank Changes is Good for Primate Welfare
Research Roundup: An artificial womb for preemie lambs, umbilical cord protein enhances cognition, smartphones to control diabetes, 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 on the website. An artificial … Continue reading Research Roundup: An artificial womb for preemie lambs, umbilical cord protein enhances cognition, smartphones to control diabetes, and more!
How animal enclosures are designed to meet the needs of laboratory animals
Having worked in animal research for over 14 years now I have not only gained a comprehensive knowledge of the requirements for animals used in research but have also seen significant improvements in this field. Currently, I work at King’s College London as a Site Manager where I oversee three animal units. The role of … Continue reading How animal enclosures are designed to meet the needs of laboratory animals
Research Roundup: March for Science, promising headway in stem cell treatments, new treatment for cystic fibrosis 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 on the website. On Saturday April … Continue reading Research Roundup: March for Science, promising headway in stem cell treatments, new treatment for cystic fibrosis and more!
Animal Research in South Korea in 2016
In February 2017 the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) of South Korea released its animal research numbers for 2016. We spoke to the Animal Protection & Welfare Division and have been able to get a translated copy of these figures. The tables below were produced by the APQA, and we thank Dr Lee for providing … Continue reading Animal Research in South Korea in 2016
Open letter: Private workshop on the “necessity” of monkey research does not represent broad public interests or the scientific community
This weekend there will be science marches around the globe. Scientists and science proponents will gather to provide a visible sign of support for work that benefits the public, the environment, and the world in innumerable ways. The march has been highly publicized - rightfully so, because it serves as a reminder that scientific research … Continue reading Open letter: Private workshop on the “necessity” of monkey research does not represent broad public interests or the scientific community
Research Roundup: A new approach to treating Parkinson’s, designer pig organs, the benefits of dragon blood, 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: A new approach to treating Parkinson’s, designer pig organs, the benefits of dragon blood, and more!
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