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1 January 1970
Posted by: Richard Tidmarsh
Category: News
Over 400 primate researchers sign letter to the Guardian newspaper in support of research using primates. This letter, now signed by more than 600 primate researchers and neuroscientists and over 20 institutions, was published on September 13th in the Guardian (and an edited version in… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/guardian-publish-letter-in-support-of-primate-research/
Two American aid workers in Liberia made the news this week, as they became the first people ever to contract the Ebola virus and be returned to the United States. Two American aid workers in Liberia made the news this week, as they became the first people ever to contract the Ebola virus and be returned to the United States . Kent Brantley… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/staff-blog/a-breakthrough-treatment-ebola/
How do researchers work with primates? Which species do they use? What has research with primates revealed? How are the primates looked after? Primates in Medical Research How do researchers work with primates? Which species do they use? What has research with primates revealed? How are the primates looked after?… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/free-ibook-primates-in-medical-research-now-available/
We liked a piece in the Huffington Post by Kirk Leech. Overlooking the Importance of Animal Research in the UK politics section of the Huffington Post... We liked a piece in the Huffington Post by Kirk Leech. Overlooking the Importance of Animal Research in the UK politics section of the Huffington Post comments on the recent… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/ww-award-for-overlooking-the-importance-of-animal-research/
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/
A report published today, called Review of research using non-human primates, recommends that scientific research on monkeys should continue in the UK, subject to rigorous safeguards. A report published today, called Review of research using non-human primates, recommends that scientific research on monkeys should continue in the UK, subject to rigorous… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/uk-research-using-monkeys-outstanding1/
New research suggests macaques experience self-doubt and uncertainty when making decisions. New research suggests macaques experience self-doubt and uncertainty when making decisions. Scientists taught the macaques to play a 'fuzzy logic' game in which they had to… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/self-doubting-monkeys/
Recently, a tribunal ruled that under the Freedom of Information Act a university can be said to 'hold' project licences (irrespective of how they are actually stored at the university) and that section 24 of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (… Recently, a tribunal ruled that under the Freedom of Information Act a university can be said to 'hold' project licences (irrespective of how they are actually stored at the… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/freedom-of-information-judgement-on-confidentiality-clause-at-a-university/
Using a deactivated form of HIV as a vaccine may be the best new treatment for fighting the HIV virus, concluded scientists after studying primate responses to the treatment. Using a deactivated form of HIV as a vaccine may be the best new treatment for fighting the HIV virus, concluded scientists after studying primate responses to the treatment.… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/hiv-vaccine-ready-for-human-trials/
A new study which estimates that approximately 60% of global pregnancies are at risk from malaria will highlight the need for continued research into treatments for the disease. A new study which estimates that approximately 60% of global pregnancies are at risk from malaria will highlight the need for continued research into treatments for the disease.… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/pregnancy-malaria-risk-shows-need-for-research/
Most recently the Sunday Times cover piece last weekend took an in depth look at what goes on in animal labs in the UK, and the issues behind the research. It's been a double bill of engaging content on animal research from The Times and Sunday Times over the past week. Most recently the Sunday Times cover piece last weekend took… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/double-bill-in-the-times-for-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/
Weighing up the cost to animals and the potential benefit of any particular research program is no simple task. Weighing up the cost to animals and the potential benefit of any particular research program is no simple task. However, it is essential that people making this judgment consider… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/loose-laws-and-bad-judgements/
A team of scientists have restored colour vision to two colour blind squirrel monkeys using gene therapy. A team of scientists have restored colour vision to two colour blind squirrel monkeys using gene therapy. About 1 in 12 men are red-green colour blind due to a mutation on the X… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/gene-therapy-for-colour-blindness/
Nine key UK bioscience organisations have signed a Declaration of Concern about revision of EU Directive 86/609, urging MEPs to take a balanced view on revision of European regulation of animal research. Nine key UK bioscience organisations have signed a Declaration of Concern about revision of EU Directive 86/609, urging MEPs to take a balanced view on revision of European… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/bioscience-sector-urges-meps-to-safeguard-research/
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