Animal-assisted interventions positive for people’s health but more research is needed

The impact of animal-assisted interventions for both patients and health services could be substantial, but more rigorous research is needed, says Dr Elena Ratschen and Professor Trevor Sheldon from the University of York. Dr Elena Ratschen from the Department of…

New laser technique to be developed to identify and track disease

Researchers at King’s College London and the University of Southern Denmark have received a research contract of £750,000 to investigate the use of laser light in animal research. They plan to develop a laser technique that will help establish a…

New laser technique to be developed to identify and track disease

Researchers at King’s College London and the University of Southern Denmark have received a research contract of £750,000 to investigate the use of laser light in animal research. They plan to develop a laser technique that will help establish a…

Vanda Pharmaceuticals president receives award for work to prevent FDA dog tests

WASHINGTON–President and CEO of Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Mihael H. Polymeropoulos, MD, is the inaugural recipient of The Trailblazer Award, given by the Physicians Committee–a nonprofit with more than 12,000 doctor members–for his unwavering commitment to prevent and replace animal tests and…

Vanda Pharmaceuticals president receives award for work to prevent FDA dog tests

WASHINGTON–President and CEO of Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Mihael H. Polymeropoulos, MD, is the inaugural recipient of The Trailblazer Award, given by the Physicians Committee–a nonprofit with more than 12,000 doctor members–for his unwavering commitment to prevent and replace animal tests and…

Body language key to zoo animal welfare

Watching the behaviour and body language of zoo animals could be the key to understanding and improving their welfare, new research suggests. Traditionally, zoos have focussed on more straightforward measures such as whether animals are eating, sleeping and breeding. The…

Body language key to zoo animal welfare

Watching the behaviour and body language of zoo animals could be the key to understanding and improving their welfare, new research suggests. Traditionally, zoos have focussed on more straightforward measures such as whether animals are eating, sleeping and breeding. The…

Animal Study Registry could improve data quality and reduce wasted lives

The irreproducibility of preclinical data is impeding scientific progress and the development of effective new medical therapies. The Animal Study Registry was launched in January 2019 as a response to the reproducibility crisis and the scientific community’s quest for greater…

Antibiotic resistance in food animals nearly tripled since 2000

The growing appetite for animal protein in developing countries has resulted in a smorgasbord of antibiotic consumption for livestock that has nearly tripled the occurrence of antibiotic resistance in disease-causing bacteria easily transmitted from animals to humans, according to a…

Colour-change urine test for cancer shows potential in mouse study

A simple and sensitive urine test developed by Imperial and MIT engineers has produced a colour change in urine to signal growing tumours in mice. Tools that detect cancer in its early stages can increase patient survival and quality of…