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1 January 1970

Posted by: Richard Tidmarsh

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The secret lives of mice: using the public to research mouse behaviour

Mice are a prey species so they try to hide any weakness from a potential predator. From a mouses point of view, this could be the lab staff caring for them. So how do they… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/the-secret-lives-of-mice/

Why are scientists tickling rats?

Tickling rats is serious science. UAR talked to Emma Robinson, Professor of Psychopharmacology at the University of Bristol, whose work with giggling rats has established a… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/why-are-scientists-tickling-rats/

FBI: the bureau for fish welfare

FBI: the bureau for fish welfare In the fish world, FBI has a whole other meaning. It stands for Fish Behaviour Index, an automated intelligent monitoring system that… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/fbi-the-bureau-for-fish-welfare/

Did you know elephants can get herpes and die from it?

Did you know elephants can get herpes and die from it? Herpesviruses are a very broad family which can infect a wide range of animals, and Asian elephants are one of them. But… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/did-you-know-elephants-can-get-herpes-and-die-from-it/

From humans to cats: learning more about Lyme disease in felines

Because cats are rarely affected by Lyme disease, the pathology in felines has remained largely unknown, and the more subtle affliction overlooked. Studying how the disease… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/from-humans-to-cats-learning-more-about-lyme-disease-in-felines/

Is COVID-19 isolation making your dog as anxious as you?

Dog are more anxious than you would expect. Very receptive to humans, they can mirror their emotions. Is the context of the COVID-19 mass confinement going to cause the animals… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/is-covid-19-isolation-making-your-dog-as-anxious-as-you/

The benefits and risks of neutering pets

For decades, veterinarians and animal associations have promoted the benefits of neutering to prevent unwanted litters. Every year, hundreds of thousands of unwanted dogs and… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/neutering-and-cancer-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/

Janet Wood Innovation Award: Can you improve animal welfare?

Datesand Ltd is running a competition to create an innovative new product that promotes at least one of the 3Rs.
Datesand Ltd, a company that makes products for animal laboratories, such as bedding, diet and animal enrichment, is running a competition to create an innovative new product that… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/staff-blog/janet-wood-innovation-award-can-you-improve-animal-welfare/

New dog-breeding facilities will improve animal welfare

I was relieved to hear yesterday that B&K will be able to go ahead with its plans to build a new dog-breeding facility at its site in East Yorkshire. This is good news for animal… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/new-dog-breeding-facilities-will-improve-animal-welfare/

Animal welfare and pets

Pets suffer cruelty far to often.
In my experience in engaging both the general public and school groups with how animals are used in medical research in the UK, animal welfare is at the forefront of people’s… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/staff-blog/animal-welfare-and-pets/

Predictive power of the parallel approach

An innovative approach to clinical trials could improve the predictive power of both human trials and animal studies, bringing both patient and animal welfare benefits.
An innovative approach to clinical trials could improve the predictive power of both human trials and animal studies, bringing both patient and animal welfare benefits. By… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/predictive-power-of-the-parallel-approach/

Moving animals - are we at a tipping point?

Scientists and governments are increasingly concerned about the negative impact of animal rights campaigns on the humane transportation of animals for research.
Scientists and governments are increasingly concerned about the negative impact of animal rights campaigns on the humane transportation of animals for research. As revealed by the… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/antivivisection-extremism/moving-animals-are-we-at-a-tipping-point/

Stem cells win prizes

Liver cells that mimic inherited liver diseases, produced from human skin cells, may offer the chance to regenerate damaged tissues and organs.
Liver cells that mimic inherited liver diseases, produced from human skin cells, may offer the chance to regenerate damaged tissues and organs. But the potential of these 'human… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/stem-cells-win-prizes/

Evidence-based policy

The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Home Department, Lynne Featherstone, advanced an animal research policy based on evidence in a Commons debate on Wednesday 7 December.
The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Home Department, Lynne Featherstone, advanced an animal research policy based on evidence in a Commons debate on Wednesday 7… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/evidence-based-policy/

NEW leaflets available now!

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/

Information tribunal rules for both sides

As anyone who reads it will see, a recent (11 November) Freedom of Information ruling falls some way short of the 'landmark decision' claimed by BUAV.
As anyone who reads it will see, a recent (11 November) Freedom of Information ruling falls some way short of the 'landmark decision' claimed by BUAV. The 'first tier' tribunal… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/information-tribunal-rules-for-both-sides/

Release of leading extremists may inspire new attacks on animal research

Leading animal rights extremists Greg and Natasha Avery were released from prison this week.
Leading animal rights extremists Greg and Natasha Avery were released from prison this week. They were sentenced in January 2009 to nine years for conspiracy to blackmail in… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/antivivisection-extremism/release-of-leading-extremists-may-inspire-new-attacks-on-animal-research/

#WW award for NC3Rs review

Our Wedneday Winner today is the NC3Rs for producing a really clear, accessible and comprehensive review of the work it funds.
Our Wedneday Winner today is the NC3Rs for producing a really clear, accessible and comprehensive review of the work it funds. Packed with 14 interesting case studies, this is a… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/ww-award-for-nc3rs-review/

Animals containing human material

What are 'animals containing human material' (ACHM) and why the sudden interest in them?
What are 'animals containing human material' (ACHM) and why the sudden interest in them? They include 'transgenic' mice carrying human genes that are widely used to study many… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/animals-containing-human-material/

But can they suffer?

'The question is not can they reason nor can they talk, but rather can they suffer?' Jeremy Bentham
'The question is not can they reason nor can they talk, but rather can they suffer?' Jeremy Bentham In his blog, Richard Dawkins makes a thoughtful case for not assuming there… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/but-can-they-suffer/

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