Join the Roundtable on Science and Welfare of Animals Involved in Research for a 60-minute webinar, organised by the NASEM, focusing on what “openness” looks like in practice. #AnimalResearch 🗓️February 18, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EST) www.nationalacademies.org/projects/DEL...

Pancreatic #cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, with around 87% of patients expected to die within 5 yrs of diagnosis. Scientists @cniostopcancer.bsky.social eliminated pancreatic cancer in #mice targeting genes involved in tumour growth. www.eara.eu/post/triple-...

Study from EARA member @ulaval.ca shows that exercise and enriched environments protect the brain barrier in mice under chronic stress, reducing depression-like behaviours. Read more: www.eara.eu/post/exercis... #AnimalResearch #MentalHealth #Mice

German researchers at @dkfz.bsky.social used medical images from animals to train an AI that improves surgical imaging in humans. By focusing on tissue oxygen patterns across species, the model supports safer, more precise surgery and is now open-source. Read more: www.eara.eu/post/ai-trai...

This week, @tomatolix explores Hannover Medical School's facility, an example of transparency in action: scientists openly show why some research still requires animals and how they're trying to develop potential alternatives to reduce animal use. #AnimalResearch youtu.be/w3Gdv49uMt0?...

🗓 10 February | Online. Limited vacancies. EARA members: limited free tickets + additional €150. Non-members: €200. Registration is open. 🔗 shorturl.at/1rogd #AnimalResearch #Communication #MediaTraining #Training #EARA #Research #NTS #EU

Nearly 800 joined EARA’s webinar on The Role of Veterinarians in Animal Research. Experts from Europe & North America highlighted vets as essential to animal welfare, scientific quality and public trust. Read more: www.eara.eu/post/veterin... #AnimalResearch #Vets #3Rs

To mark International Laboratory Animal Technician Week, we partnered with iCBR in #Portugal to highlight the essential role of #AnimalTechs in #research and their vital work behind the scenes. "Technicians Keep Research Sailing Forward" is this years' theme and we couldn't agree more! #AALAS #ICLAS

Using patients' cells and experiments in #mice, researchers @sangerinstitute.bsky.social have identified genes that regulate the response of #cancer to #immunotherapy and could be used as #biomarkers. www.eara.eu/post/mice-st... #AnimalResearch #Research #Science #NAM #scicomm #Biomedical #Health

To write a good NTS is to translate complex science to the public, without losing rigour. This workshop works on good practices, ethics and clarity. #AnimalResearch #Communication #MediaTraining #Training #EARA #Research #NTS #EU

The Non-Technical Summary is mandatory in the EU. But it can be much more than a legal requirement: it can be a key tool for transparency and public understanding of animal research. #AnimalResearch #Communication #MediaTraining #Training #EARA #Research #NTS #EU

Scientists from Fiocruz and UFRJ found that #mosquitoes in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest are now more likely to feed on #humans due to #biodiversity loss. Identifying feeding patterns can aid in #surveillance, prevention and control strategies. www.eara.eu/post/disease... #AnimalResearch #Research

Who looks after animal welfare in research — day in, day out? 🐾 Tomorrow’s free @eara.eu webinar focuses on often unsung heroes: the vets working in #AnimalResearch, and the decisions they make every day to ensure care, ethics and welfare across very different settings. ⏰ Last call to register:

🌍 A large #international study using records from 117 species living in #zoos and #aquariums worldwide has discovered that #contraception increases life expectancy in many species of mammals. www.eara.eu/post/mammals... #AnimalResearch #animals #mammals #reproduction #longevity #health

The FDA has approved the first at-home, non-invasive brain stimulation device to treat #depression. The device, developed by Flow Neuroscience, stimulates brain regions responsible for mood and stress, which are often underactive in people with depression. www.eara.eu/post/first-a... #AnimalResearch

Learn how to craft clear and responsible messages from practical, real-world scenarios with EARA's interactive training. EARA media training prepares you to communicate about #AnimalResearch and builds confidence to navigate current challenges. #Communication #MediaTraining #Training #EARA #Research

Researchers @unileiden.bsky.social used #zebrafish to understand how the receptors responsible for #stress work in the #brain. www.eara.eu/post/how-str... #Depression #MoodDisorders #MentalHealth #Neuron #Neuroscience #AnimalResearch #Research #ResearchNews #Science #scicomm #Biomedical #Health

Communicating research with animals today requires preparation, clarity and strategic alignment. #AnimalResearch #Communication #MediaTraining #Training #EARA #Research

In a context of increasing public and media scrutiny, the EARA media training series supports researchers and institutions with practical, experience-based communication training. #AnimalResearch #Communication #MediaTraining #Training #EARA #Research

Patients often miss their pills or stop treatments early.💊Researchers at MIT developed a #pill in #pigs that sends a signal when it’s swallowed and could help doctors monitor if patients take their pills according to their #prescription. www.eara.eu/post/pill-te... #AnimalResearch #Research

We are pleased to welcome the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal @chumontreal.bsky.social to EARA! 👏 Check out the full list of EARA members on our website: eara.eu/our-members

Why is it so difficult to start unpleasant tasks? Researchers @ashbi-kyotou.bsky.social identified, in #monkeys, a #brain circuit that acts like a "motivation brake". www.eara.eu/post/mental-... #AnimalResearch #macaque #NHP #research #ResearchNews #Science #scicomm #Neuroscience #motivation

Researchers @tudresden.bsky.social found that a protein called MCL1, previously known for helping #cancer cells survive, also affect the heart in #mice. www.eara.eu/post/cancer-... #cancer #heart #mice #research #researchnews #health #AnimalResearch #Germany

Last chance to register! After the success of EARA's first webinar, we are happy to announce our second edition, focusing on the role of #veterinarians in animal research, taking place on 27 Jan 2026 14:00 - 15:30 (GMT). Register now: shorturl.at/iHOVR *Event free of charge

Researchers at the University of Missouri have discovered that vitamin C may protect #reproductive #health in #fish from an emerging #environmental contaminant widely used in #industry and #explosives. www.eara.eu/post/vitamin... #reproductiveHealth #pollutant #wildlife #medaka #OneHealth #human

Last weeks to register for EARA's online workshops, returning this winter with fresh content and exclusive post-workshop support. Limited spots. Non-technical Summaries Writing - 10 February 2026 shorturl.at/1rogd Animal Research for Science Communicators – 19 February 2026 shorturl.at/tjVwL

Research suggests primate #gut #microbes influence brain-related gene activity in #mice, indicating a potential role in the evolution of large brains. A team at Northwestern University tested how transferring #primate microbiomes to mice affects rodent #brain activity. www.eara.eu/post/gut-mic...

January is the perfect time for new beginnings. We’re excited to share our newest social media channel. Follow @the.eara for evidence-based, up-to-date information on animal research and the progress of #NAMs, now in #video format. 🔗 www.tiktok.com/@the.eara?is... #AnimalResearch

We are pleased to welcome the University of Alberta, #Canada, to EARA! Check out the full list of EARA members on our website: eara.eu/our-members

Why are #dogs used in research? Although dogs are not commonly used in #research, they are important for #toxicity testing as well as for basic and translational studies.

This image is a good reminder of how closely human and animal health are connected 🐶 Dogs are rarely used in research, but this case study from Queens University, by studying a naturally occurring blood disease - haemophilia - in dogs, has helped deliver gene therapies now used by people. 1/2

This is a good reminder that human and animal health are more connected than we often realise 🐱 Cats are rarely used in research (only 0.02% in the EU), but studying a naturally occurring coronavirus infection has helped recognising immune problems that are now being seen in people with long COVID +

Dogs are not commonly used in research, yet their role is fundamental for both #veterinary and #human health. At Queen's University, #Canada, researchers work with a unique colony of #dogs with a clear purpose: to find cures for haemophilia for dogs, people & other animals.

Could #stress have positive effects? Researchers from Radboud University have found that short-term periods of stress can lead to activation of the #immune system in #zebrafish. www.eara.eu/post/short-t... #Immunity #AnimalResearch #Research #ResearchNews #Science #Netherlands

Why are #cats used in #research? Although cats are not commonly used in research, they are important for toxicity testing as well as for basic and translational studies. #CatsInResearch #Veterinary #BiomedicalResearch #AnimalStudies #AnimalHealth #HumanHealth #Health #MedicalAdvancement

(1/2) Although cats are not commonly used in research, their susceptibility to similar diseases as humans makes them valuable models for both veterinary and human health research. #CatsInResearch #veterinary #health #AnimalResearch #FIP #cats #longCovid #infection #BiomedicalResearch #Science

Scientists @ethz.ch and @en.nagoya-u.ac.jp have captured, in real time and high resolution, the exact moment a #flu #virus enters a living human cell. The researchers discovered that cells actively assist the virus during several steps of entry. www.eara.eu/post/new-met... #Influenza #Microscopy

Looking back at the top @eara.eu stories of 2025, one thing is clear: #science takes no shortcuts. All real-world, impactful science goes through extensive pre-clinical trials before any translation is attempted, ultimately benefiting people living with the disease. May 2026 be even more prosperous.

🧠 Could light-based brain therapy help tackle the opioid crisis? Researchers at Washington State university have identified a #brain circuit in #rats that drives #relapse following #opioid use. Light-based stimulation mimicking this pathway reduced addictive behaviour. www.eara.eu/post/light-b...

Researchers from EARA member NKI have discovered that corticosteroids, widely used anti-inflammatory drugs, may prolong the effect of hormone therapy for breast cancer in mice. 🔗 www.eara.eu/post/anti-in... #AnimalResearch #Netherlands #mice #cancer #BreastCancer #corticoids #HormoneTherapy

Researchers from MIT created a detailed atlas showing how #astrocytes differ across #brain regions, animal species and life stages. The atlas will help to understand how these cells influence #brain #development, function and #disease. 🔗 www.eara.eu/post/atlas-r... #marmoset #mice #AnimalResearch

As the end of the year approaches, we reflect on the remarkable scientific discoveries made in 2025 across various fields, ensuring that all methodologies, including the use of animals, are integrated into the most contemporary biomedical #research. 🔗 www.eara.eu/post/the-top... #AnimalResearch

(1/2) As the end of the year approaches, Kirk Leech, our Executive Director, and Monique Sundin, Policy Officer, reflect on policy changes in 2025 that may endanger scientific progress. #science #policy #EARAcomment #AnimalResearch #EU #Netherlands #US #Canada #NHP #cats #dogs

Researchers from @pasteur.fr have developed a #vaccine that protects #mice against #anaphylaxis, a severe and life-threatening allergic reaction. This work could inform the development of new treatments for people with severe allergies. 🔗 www.eara.eu/post/vaccine... #AnimalResearch #allergy #health

Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center developed an AI-based approach that can predict whether two proteins interact and how they bind to each other. 🔗 www.eara.eu/post/ai-accu... #AI #protein #interaction #structure #StructuralBiology #ResearchNews #ScienceNews

We are pleased to welcome the Institute of Oncology Ljubljana to EARA! Check out the full list of EARA members on our website: eara.eu/our-members

Research institutions in #Spain continue to strengthen their commitment to #openness about animal research, according to the latest evaluation report covering 2024 and produced by EARA. 🔗 www.eara.eu/post/spanish... #transparency #TransparencyAgreement #TA #AnimalResearch

A study from the USDA-ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine, used #pigs as a model for a common #liver complication caused by intravenous feeding in #premature #babies. 🔗 www.eara.eu/post/pig-stu... #AnimalResearch #parenteral #nutrition #sciencenews #researchnews

The second Portuguese Open Week on Animal Research brought institutions across Portugal together to promote transparency and public understanding of the use of animals in biomedical research. Click to learn about their initiatives: www.eara.eu/post/portuga... #openness #AnimalResearch #OPENWEEKPT25

Research from the Terasaki Institute shows that a new lymph-node-on-a-chip can replicate age-dependent #immune responses to #cancer vaccines, providing a more accurate #testing platform. www.eara.eu/post/organ-o... #ageing #therapy #vaccine #research #scicomm #USA #researchnews #organchip #NAM