After a relative died from measles, I discovered my purpose - to become a biologist and fight disease
Pictures in need of accurate words: University of Florida animal photos
Pictures from labs are often used out of context to criticise animal research - make you sure your pictures keep their context
What do Aliens, ADRs and Animal Tests have in common?
Many activists believe climate change scientists but not animal researchers. What is behind support and mistrust of science?
SR Outreach at OAVT Conference
Last month Speaking of Research (SR) committee member Michael Brunt took part in an outreach lecture at the annual Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT) 2014 conference. The OAVT is the largest association for veterinary technicians in Canada. Over the past several years there has been a growing interest in offering lectures specifically directed towards … Continue reading SR Outreach at OAVT Conference
Santa Cruz Biotechnology: Dealing with Bad Behavior
The vast majority of scientists and technicians who work in animal labs have a deep regard for animal welfare. However, there remains some bad practice - Santa Cruz Biotechnology appears to be one such example.
How to help girls with Rett syndrome, and strike a blow against extremism!
Today we have a guest post by Dr Nicoletta Landsberger, Associate Professor at the University of Insubria and Principle Investigator at the San Raffaele Rett Research Center. The San Raffaele Rett Research Center is supported by the Pro Rett Ricerce (proRett), a small but energetic Italian patient organization that funds research in Italy and abroad … Continue reading How to help girls with Rett syndrome, and strike a blow against extremism!
Understanding addiction: NIDA article highlights contribution of animal research
Professor David Jentsch is a highly respected UCLA neuroscientist who specialises in the study of addiction, one of the most widespread and serious medical problems in our society today. Sadly, by devoting his career to finding out how to better treat a condition that ruins – and all too often ends – many millions of … Continue reading Understanding addiction: NIDA article highlights contribution of animal research
Saving Life on Earth
A recent petition by animal rights group, For Life on Earth, asked scientists to justify their science. Dario Ringach gives them their reply.
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