July 12, 2022 Chris Petkov Congratulations to the Kavli Prize winners in neuroscience! The prize this year, as has been the case for many years, once again goes to clinicians and animal researchers studying the nervous system. What is the Kavli Prize? The Kavli Prize is named after Fred Kavli (1927-2013), who was born on … Continue reading 2022 Kavli Prize in Neuroscience
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Air France ends transportation of research monkeys
July 7, 2022 In a move sure to affect biomedical and behavioral research in Europe and elsewhere international airline Air France recently announced via Twitter that it would discontinue transport of research monkeys. Air France had previously stood firm against campaigns and protests by anti-animal research groups and continued to provide this key service for … Continue reading Air France ends transportation of research monkeys
What are humanized mice? Wait, what?
July 1st 2022 If you are a follower of Speaking of Research (SR), you would probably know from our animal use statistics pages that rodents are the most widely used animal research model. If you are not a follower of SR, please sign up for updates on the blog, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Rodents are … Continue reading What are humanized mice? Wait, what?
The UK releases animal use statistics for 2021
June 30th 2021 The United Kingdom reports a wealth of information every year on its use of animals in research. Every animal procedure must be categorized according to the overall purpose (and specific disease area or regulatory purpose if relevant), the genetic status of the animals and the severity of the procedure. Historically, Great Britain … Continue reading The UK releases animal use statistics for 2021
Juul e-cigs to be banned from sale in the US—protects children
June 23rd 2022 The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the FDA plans to ban the sale of Juul E-cigarettes in the US. At a time when lawmakers are stagnated and continually stymied in passing legislation to protect the most vulnerable of our population—children—this news is indeed welcome. This is not the first ruling on … Continue reading Juul e-cigs to be banned from sale in the US—protects children
Animal studies contribute to development of a potential new treatment for Parkinson’s Disease
June 21, 2022 Doris Doudet & Allyson J. Bennett Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a prominent neurodegenerative disease that affects more than 10 million people worldwide. It is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s disease. PD is associated with well-known motor symptoms such as tremor, slowness of movement and increased risks of falls but … Continue reading Animal studies contribute to development of a potential new treatment for Parkinson’s Disease
An important thing The Guardian and PETA can do to protect primates
June 9, 2022 In January 2021 a UK news outlet, The Guardian, wrote about new guidelines aimed at reducing the trade and acceptance of nonhuman primates as pets. The particular focus, following evidence and recommendations from international primatological societies, was on posting and dissemination of photos in which scientists and others--including "celebrity primatologists"-- pose with … Continue reading An important thing The Guardian and PETA can do to protect primates
Facts about monkeypox and animal research
June 8, 2022 It is not new news that individuals and groups engaged in political campaigns against animal research rarely miss an opportunity to amplify their message and promote their agenda by jumping on current world events. A look at PETA’s webpage, for example, will tell you about PETA Germany’s efforts to rescue pets in … Continue reading Facts about monkeypox and animal research
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