Critiques of animal research usually focus on issues such as the need for the study, the number of animals used, and how they are treated.
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.
Understanding Animal Research welcomes the report published this week by the House of Lords EU Committee.
The National Centre for the Three Rs has produced a handy 'beginners guide' to the 3Rs - Refinement, Reduction and Replacement - and how they can benefit science, innovation and animal welfare.
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