What is ethical animal research? A scientist and veterinarian explain
Guidelines and regulations weigh the medical and health benefits of animal research with researchers’ ability to ensure humane care of their subjects from start to finish.
Nov. 23, 2022 • ~12 min
Breakthrough in understanding of how cancer spreads could lead to better treatments
Cambridge scientists have discovered that cancer cells ‘hijack’ a process used by healthy cells to spread around the body, completely changing current ways of
Sept. 29, 2022 • ~4 min
Drug incorporated into silicone coating reduces ‘foreign body reaction’ to implants
Long-term use of implantable electronic medical devices – such as pacemakers and cochlear implants – is hampered by the body’s reaction to foreign bodies. Now,
March 14, 2022 • ~4 min
‘Battle of the sexes’ begins in womb as father and mother’s genes tussle over nutrition
Cambridge scientists have identified a key signal that the fetus uses to control its supply of nutrients from the placenta in a tug-of-war between genes
Dec. 27, 2021 • ~5 min
Top UK organisations release annual statistics for use of animals in research
The ten organisations in Great Britain that carry out the highest number of animal procedures – those used in medical, veterinary and scientific research -
July 15, 2021 • ~6 min
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