Animal Studies May Not Translate to Humans without Time Considerations
Researchers found disregarding the animals' circadian rhythms can hamper reproducibility, reliability, and validity
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Lab-Created Heart Valves Can Grow with the Recipient
Groundbreaking discovery in animal models could potentially reduce multiple pediatric heart valve replacement surgeries
Researching Chemical Safety, Without Mammalian Animal Testing
Precision Toxicology consortium to protect human health from effects of harmful chemicals
Scientists Teach Pigs to Play Simple Video Game
In a small study, researchers taught four animals how to play a rudimentary joystick-enabled video game, demonstrating conceptual understanding beyond simple chance
Human-Based Platforms in Biomedical Research
Exploring alternatives to animal research to understand biological processes in human health and disease
The Latest from the Lab That Taught Rats to Drive
Teaching rats to drive, bringing nature to the lab, and bringing the lab to nature in order to advance neuroscience research
What Are the Best Animal Models for COVID-19 Research?
Animal models are a critical component of the biomedical pipeline necessary to fast-track drug and vaccine development
Promising Mini Antibodies Against COVID-19 Isolated from a Llama
Preliminary results suggest anti-COVID-19 nanobodies may be effective at preventing and diagnosing infections
New Tool Enables Real-Time Marker-Less Motion Capture for Animals
Behavioral scientists develop new deep learning tool that can track and even predict the movements or posture of a research animal without the need for motion capture markers
Challenges and Trends in Vivarium Design
Handling the unique concerns surrounding vivarium labs