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The living lung system on a chip that enables accurate study.  March 2011

Tox21 robots test chemicals by the thousand
March 2011

Old bones and computer-based analysis is enabling revelations  March 2011

BBC article considers the historic neurological experiments involving patients who ere asked to use different hands to complete tasks
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March 2011

For the first time, leukemia is observed developing March 2011

Computers and serendipity enable medical progress (BMJ)   March 2011

The Virtual Liver Network is modelling the functioning human liver.  2nd Feb 2011

Brain scan study tracks Alzheimer's in a patient from early development to death 2nd Feb 2011

Study plans to track 60 million humans 1st Feb 2011

Scientists grow human liver in the lab  31st Oct 2010

Machine shows how humans direct their thoughts


Scientists build the artificial stomach


The artificial pancreas is developed

Scientists state the value of stem cell tests

Skin cells proven more useful than animal tests

The virtual human

The amazing biochip

The human immune system in a test tube

Valitox is more accurate than animal tests













 

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  • Green Hill Beagles are free!

    01-08-2012
    Italian authorities order dogs to go to homes, not laboratories.

    Cardiff Uni sew kittens' eyes shut

    01-08-2012
    In an approved experiment using a discredited method, newborn kittens have their eyelids sewn together.

    Scientists want non animal research backing

    29-07-2012
    12 leading scientists have called for government commitment to non-animal science.

    New online magazine

    22-07-2012

    American group launches comprehensive resources available to everyone. 

    Maryland lab ends chimp use

    22-07-2012
    Change follows increasing scepticism of the value of chimp experiments.

    Harlan Beagles demo: 25th August

    22-07-2012

    Harlan breeds beagles for laboratories and has been exposed by undercover investigation.  The demo is part of the campaign to close them.

    Only warm mice are models for humans

    20-06-2012
    A study claims that mice are not relevant analogues for humans - but only because they're too cold.

    Pointless animal tests persist

    20-06-2012
    Top most ridiculous experiments have been listed.

    Book: Replacing animal models

    26-05-2012
    New text explores the more modern and effective methods of researching disease.

    Council bans animal tested cleaners

    26-05-2012
    Wirral Council in North West UK have made a committment to use only cleaners which have not ben animal tested.

    World Day demo

    01-05-2012
    Videos released of the rally and speeches (UK)

    Monkey experments unhelpful in heart studies

    01-05-2012
    Studies in monkeys are unlikely to provide reliable evidence for links between social status and heart disease in humans, according to the first ever systematic review of the relevant research.

    India's advances restrict animal experiments

    26-04-2012
    With the excetion of research into new medications, all animal experiments will be discontinued in India.

    Primate expert speaks out

    26-04-2012
    Dr Jane Goodall's editorial in the London 'Times' explains that medical research does not rely on the import of animals.

    Dr Greek interview

    15-04-2012
    In an interview with canada's largest newspaper, Dr Ray Greek explains why animal experiments are pointless.

    Chimpanzee tests are pointless

    15-04-2012
    Psychiatric medical journal urges experimenters to move on.

    Cancer claims exposed

    02-03-2012
    Research into claims of animal tests helping discover cancer drugs have been investigated.

    Thousands of animals saved by Euro law change

    22-02-2012
    European Institutions have agreed to slash biocide animal testing requirements by as much as 40 percent, including deleting the notorious year-long dog-poisoning study.

    Chimaira Monkeys

    22-02-2012
    Medical breakthrough or media circus?  A doctor explains that this is not the science many claim.

    Puerto Rico denied monkey farm

    29-01-2012
    Supreme Court ends the possibility of the breeding facility.

    Canadian lab stats released

    29-01-2012

    Canadian lab stats released

     

    In 2010, 3,311,083 animals were used in research, teaching, testing and production of biological products for scientific purposes, a slight decrease from 2009.

    Animal tests approved faulty breast implants

    29-01-2012

    Scientific experts from Antidote Europe have contacted MHRA to explain the role animal testing has had in permitting faulty breast implants.

    Parliament presented with medical realities

    29-01-2012

    MP David Amess made a relevant presentation to parliament regarding the medical failure of animal experiments. This contained some excellent scientific evidence.

    Mathematical models detect disasters BEFORE they happen

    31-12-2011

    Experts have devised a mathematical modelling system to predict adverse reactions.  Trials have proven a high level of accuracy.

    'Safer Medicines' continue to represent doctors opposing the animal model

    31-12-2011

    With more material printed in the mainstream medical press and a new petition aimed at parliament, SM represent rationalist medical professionals.

    17-06-2011

    Antidote europe releases video of another medical expert speaking in favour of non-animal science.

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    Scientists demand an inquiry

    12-06-2011
    Safer Medicines and 21 leading scientists have written to The Prime Minister demanding an inquiry into the medical value of animal tests.

    World Day for Animals in Labs

    23-02-2011

    April 16th 2011. Go to http://www.wdail.com/ for more info.

    Brain report

    22-02-2011

    Science report leaves no role for vivisection.

    HLS exposed again

    22-02-2011
    Leaked documents show unjustifiable tests.

    Have animal tests mislead over statins?

    18-01-2011
    Animal data contradicts humans experience.

    Israel to band cosmetic tests?

    18-01-2011

    Government considers world-leading move.

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    Wickham labs caught out again
    The contract lab in Hampshire (UK) has been exposed by undercover workers who documented incompetent killing methods and breaches of licences.  Read more here.

    Newcastle University’s primate experimenters witheld details.  Now a court rules that they must release details.
    (Nov 2010)
    The Information Tribunal today described legal arguments run by Newcastle University as ‘an affront to common sense’.

    Experts want non-animal techniques funded (Oct 2010)
    A group of leading research scientists have had their request for appropriate state funding featured in a national newspaper.

    Sheffield City Council reject animal testing
    Council used-cleaning products will all be non-animal tested, following cross-party support.

    Historic opportunity to evaluate animal experiments 
    Animal experiments have never been formalled evaluated for medical relevance.  MPs from all parties are calling for the first ever inquiry. 

    BBC wildlife presenter Dr Charlotte Uhlenbroek joins leading scientists and doctors to launch campaign to end toxicity tests on primates

    The campaign’s report presents an immediate science strategy to end poisoning tests on non-human primates.


    Brain illnesses: animal models generate useless drugs
    "...attempting to translate drug response in animal models to human clinical trials is something that rarely seems to pan out."

    Film exposes lab and forces closure
    Damning footage leads to release of animals.

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