Edited on 5th June 2016 to reflect the Spanish Government's minor revision of its statistics. In the last two weeks we have provided animal research statistics for Switzerland and Finland. Now Spain joins our statistical analysis as it released its 2014 statistics for the number of animal research procedures (for research and testing). Overall, 821,570 … Continue reading Spain publishes animal research statistics for 2014
Dangerous and Irresponsible: PETA attempts to intimidate NIH Director Francis Collins
PETA campaigns are rarely benign, from misrepresenting science to glorifying violence against women and scientists. Their latest campaign, reported yesterday by Science Insider, is no different. PETA have sent hundreds of letters to the neighbors of both NIH Director, Francis Collins, and world renowned researcher, Dr. Stephen J. Suomi, as part of a long running … Continue reading Dangerous and Irresponsible: PETA attempts to intimidate NIH Director Francis Collins
Preventing neuronal death: the future of stroke therapy
In neurological research the importance of neuronal death is well known, as are its implications for the normal functions of your brain. Many serious neurological conditions, such as stroke, epilepsy, traumatic brain injuries, and degenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Huntington’s Chorea, are a direct consequence of this type of neuronal death, which determines the clinical … Continue reading Preventing neuronal death: the future of stroke therapy
Switzerland releases 2014 animal research statistics
[16.11.15] The statistics in this post have been corrected. Previously we showed figures from studies completed in the last quarter. Here are the official 2014 statistics. Earlier this week we focused on Finland's animal research statistics, now we move 1,000 miles south west to Switzerland. We have translated the Swiss National Statistics on animal research, … Continue reading Switzerland releases 2014 animal research statistics
Animal Research stats for Finland in 2014
Speaking of Research prides itself on providing the best coverage of worldwide animal research statistics. Today we add a new country to our list - Finland. Check out our comparison of countries. Finland's statistical release complies with the new EU reporting methods on animal research statistics (see the recent UK release). As a result the … Continue reading Animal Research stats for Finland in 2014
Help us to support the research community
The Speaking of Research committee spend hours every week supporting the research community by helping with outreach efforts, debunking common myths, networking key people, talking to the public and media, and much, much more. Since October 2014, we have: Written 97 articles for the website (and added many more permanent pages) Been quoted at least … Continue reading Help us to support the research community
Animal Testing. Is it really a polarised debate?
I was recently contacted by a student who had an assignment to report both sides of a contentious issue, and she'd chosen animal research. To her, there were two sides to the debate – a simple yes or no to research. Yet, as I explained to her, it is not a genuinely two-sided argument. To … Continue reading Animal Testing. Is it really a polarised debate?
Things to see at the 66th AALAS National Meeting
There's plenty to see at the 66th AALAS National Meeting, which starts on Sunday. Here are a few sessions, booths and activities we think are worth your while during your stay in Phoenix, Arizona. Speaking of Research Poster! We have submitted a poster (P155) this year for AALAS. So make sure you come and check … Continue reading Things to see at the 66th AALAS National Meeting
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