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1 January 1970
Posted by: Richard Tidmarsh
Category: News
UAR's popular A5 leaflets have been revised and are now available in print. The five titles are... UAR's popular A5 leaflets have been revised and are now available in print. The five titles are: Why Do We Use Animals in Medical Research? Animal Research Benefits Us - and… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/new-leaflets-available-now/
Subtitled In defence of animal experiments, the Independent published a four-page article in Saturday's Magazine about how animal research is 'transforming human lives'. Subtitled In defence of animal experiments, the Independent published a four-page article in Saturday's Magazine about how animal research is 'transforming human lives'.… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/of-mice-and-medicine/
The UK Home Office this morning agreed arrangements to deliver two Coalition commitments relating to the use of animals in scientific research The UK Home Office this morning agreed arrangements to deliver two Coalition commitments relating to the use of animals in scientific research: to end the testing of household… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/committing-to-the-three-rs/
The UK Home Office has released figures showing that the number of research procedures using animals last year increased by 3% to just over 3.7 million. The UK Home Office has released figures showing that the number of research procedures using animals last year increased by 3% to just over 3.7 million. Once again, the numbers of… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/uk-animal-procedures-up-by-3-in-2010/
The animal rights group Animal Aid has launched a campaign against medical research charities who fund animal research. The animal rights group Animal Aid has launched a campaign against medical research charities who fund animal research. The campaign has been condemned as irresponsible, illogical… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/antivivisection-extremism/why-do-charities-fund-animal-research/
Recent research on public attitudes to animal experimentation has been published on the Ipsos MORI website. Recent research on public attitudes to animal experimentation has been published on the Ipsos MORI website. The tracking poll carried out in December 2010 has seen an increase… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/uk-public-opinion-largely-positive/
The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) has launched a £450,000 research project into finding non-animal methods of toxicity testing. The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) has launched a £450,000 research project into finding non-animal methods of toxicity testing. The aim of the project is to find safe… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/european-chemicals-industry-to-develop-non-animal-toxicity-tests/
Each year the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) awards a prize for innovative research which has an impact on the use of animals in life sciences. Each year the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) awards a prize for innovative research which has an impact on the use… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/uk-scientist-wins-prize-for-improving-animal-welfare/
An artificial human digestive system is replacing the use of animals in some tests to see how medicines are absorbed, The Times reported last week. An artificial human digestive system is replacing the use of animals in some tests to see how medicines are absorbed, The Times reported last week. Pharmaceutical company… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/artificial-intestine-reduces-animal-tests/
We are pleased to report that planning permission was granted last week for a new world-leading biomedical research institute in London. We are pleased to report that planning permission was granted last week for a new world-leading biomedical research institute in London. The UK Centre for Medical Research and… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/world-leading-research-institute-gets-go-ahead/
More than 50 top scientists working in Germany and Switzerland have launched a new Declaration about animal research. More than 50 top scientists working in Germany and Switzerland have launched a new Declaration about animal research. Meeting in Basel on 29 November, they pledged to be more open… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/basel-declaration-calls-for-open-dialogue/
Our attention was drawn this week to a relatively new European initiative called AXLR8, a consortium which aims to accelerate progress in developing alternatives to animals for safety testing. Our attention was drawn this week to a relatively new European initiative called AXLR8, a consortium which aims to accelerate progress in developing alternatives to animals for… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/how-much-effort-on-alternatives-the-answer-is-a-lot/
The new European Directive 2010/63/EU on animal experimentation has been finalised. The new European Directive 2010/63/EU on animal experimentation has been finalised. It replaces the old 1986 Directive EU 86/609. It came into force across the EU earlier this… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/new-european-law-marks-dawn-of-a-new-era/
Grants worth £4 million have just been announced for 13 science projects that aim to minimise the use of laboratory animals and improve their welfare. Grants worth £4 million have just been announced for 13 science projects that aim to minimise the use of laboratory animals and improve their welfare. The latest grants,… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/ferrets-flu-fish-and-pharmaceuticals/
Public opinion research released this week shows that public attitudes to animal research haven't changed much in the UK over the last few years. Public opinion research released this week shows that public attitudes to animal research haven't changed much in the UK over the last few years. As was the case in 2008, nine in… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/uk-public-attitudes-not-much-change/
Six new leaflets have been published by Understanding Animal Research, providing an overview of aspects of animal research Six new leaflets have been published by Understanding Animal Research, providing an overview of aspects of animal research. They are suitable for school projects, as background… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/handy-information-about-animal-research/
Understanding Animal Research welcomes the report published this week by the House of Lords EU Committee. Understanding Animal Research welcomes the report published this week by the House of Lords EU Committee. The Committee carried out an enquiry into proposals to revise EU… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/lords-take-balanced-approach-but-concerns-remain/
Two new 'non-animal methods', have now been approved by OECD for testing the irritancy of some substances to the eye. Two new 'non-animal methods', have now been approved by OECD for testing the irritancy of some substances to the eye. They use beef and chicken tissues taken from slaughterhouses… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/towards-replacing-rabbit-eye-tests/
A recent study suggests that the chemical industry will have to spend €9.5 billion (US$13.6 billion) on safety testing over the next decade. A recent study suggests that the chemical industry will have to spend €9.5 billion (US$13.6 billion) on safety testing over the next decade. This is to comply with European Union… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/eu-tries-to-avoid-using-54-million-more-animals/
Government funding for alternatives research, through NC3Rs, has nearly doubled this year compared with 2008. Government funding for alternatives research, through NC3Rs, has nearly doubled this year compared with 2008. This follows last week's news that animal procedures rose… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/snails-slime-moulds-and-flies/
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