10 organisations carried out half of animal research in Great Britain in 2024. More information here: www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/ten-org... #AnimalStats #AnimalResearch

Today, the annual statistics of scientific procedures on living animals in Great Britain in 2024, have been released. In 2024, 2,637,578 procedures were carried out on animals for scientific purposes. www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-... #AnimalStats #AnimalResearch

New research in mice has shown it may be possible to reverse lung scarring caused by severe asthma - damage once thought to be permanent. 🔗Read the full article here: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/news/24716/ #AnimalResearch #Asthma #MedicalResearch

Fear keeps us safe - but when overactive, it can drive anxiety & PTSD. With a new Discovery Award, Prof. Tiago Branco will explore how genetics & experience shape threat sensitivity in mice to unlock new treatments. 🔗 www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/unlocki... #AnimalResearch

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025 has been awarded for uncovering how the immune system distinguishes between harmful invaders and the body’s own tissues. Take a look at our summary for key stats and facts about the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. #AnimalResearch #NobelPrize

Our Head of Policy & Media, Chris Magee, featured on the Sounds of Science podcast to unpack new FDA & EU directives on animal research, public misinformation (dating back to Darwin!), and the future of alternatives. 🔗 Tune in here: www.criver.com/eureka/regul...

New research in mice is challenging traditional neuroscience. Scientists have found that decision-making is spread across the whole brain, recorded from 650,000 neurons in 279 regions. 🔗https://wellcome.org/news/first-detailed-map-brain-activity-reveals-decision-making-mice

The NHS has approved a new daily pill – linzagolix – for endometriosis. Animal studies helped scientists prove its safety & effectiveness. Now, patients finally have a new option. 🔗 www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/the-ani.... #Endometriosis #WomensHealth

New research finds that older cats with dementia develop brain changes strikingly similar to humans with Alzheimer’s. This could open doors to treatments benefiting both people and pets. 🔗 www.sciencefocus.com/news/cat-dem... #Alzheimers #AnimalResearch #MedicalResearch

Oxford researchers have discovered a new “pain gene” that could lead to safer, more effective treatments for chronic pain. Using genetic data from people - and confirming results in mice - the team revealed how nerve cells send pain signals. 🔗 www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-08... #AnimalResearch

Using transparent zebrafish embryos, scientists at @crick.ac.uk filmed beating hearts in 3D and revealed how cells stretch + move to build vital structures. 🔗 www.crick.ac.uk/news/2025-08... #Zebrafish #AnimalResearch

What makes some brains more threat-sensitive than others? Prof. Tiago Branco and his lab just received a Wellcome Discovery Award to study this across different mouse species; it could lead to breakthroughs in how we treat anxiety & PTSD. 🔗 Full story: www.sainsburywellcome.org/web/research...

Human cell cultures instead of animals? A UK team have developed a cell-based test for botulinum and tetanus toxins that’s 10x more sensitive than mouse testing. Will this be the new global standard for toxin testing? 🔗 www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/replaci...

Being open about #AnimalResearch means building trust with the public, helping people understand that this is essential work that is done for the benefit of society. #Openness #AnimalTesting #BOARD25 #transparency

#Herpesviruses occur in all vertebrates from mice to elephants and also in birds, turtles, reptiles, fish and even oysters. Baboons are no exception. More info : www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/ten-ani... #AnimalResearch #AnimalTesting

New research #InMice from @cambridgeuni.bsky.social suggests a common diabetes drug, Metformin, could be effective in preventing leukaemia. ow.ly/IAvF50VG9VJ #AnimalResearch #AnimalTesting

The search for a gene responsible for congenital deafness has moved a step closer thanks to a new study from @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social Computer-based methods were used to predict more than 150 potential Six1 targets in ear progenitor cells from chick embryos. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/candida...

Even just thinking you’re hungry could change your immune system – new research #InMice @uniofmanchester.bsky.social "In a recent study in mice, we found that simply perceiving hunger can change the number of immune cells in the blood, even when the animals hadn’t actually fasted." #AnimalResearch

Will Non-Animal Approaches Replace Some or All of Animal Testing? Read here: www.criver.com/eureka/will-...

What animal research was behind the 2025 Brain Prize? Learn more about the details of the animal studies in our new article: www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/the-ani...

New research from the University of Cambridge has uncovered how aspirin might prevent cancer metastasis. The study, conducted in mice, found that aspirin blocks a molecule called TXA2, which normally suppresses immune cells that fight cancer. www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...

For many people who work with animals in research, it can be difficult to know how to discuss the subject with people. This webinar aims to help you prepare for the moment when asked: ‘So, what do you do?’ This webinar is open to everyone. Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/419177...

In the decade since the creation of the Concordat on Openness on Animal Research, 64 signatories publish statistics on the number and species of animals used in research. Before 2014, that number was 0. Transparency is the best way forward in improving research, animal welfare, & public dialogue.

Did you know birds have accents? Some birds develop completely new phrases within their songs creating what have been described as “dialects.” Learn more: www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/did-you...

‼️ Empowering Animal Lab Workers to Share Their Stories — @whenwejustify.bsky.social’s 3Rs webinar is now on YouTube! 📺✨ Watch it here 👉 youtu.be/tFFXUqV0a7g 🔹 227 participants 🌍 26 countries 💡 Insights on #3Rs & #AnimalResearch #LabAnimalScience #aRukon

A new treatment first found successful in mice has officially shrunk the tumour of a man living with advanced #LiverCancer in half. Learn more: news.stv.tv/scotland/man... #AnimalResearch

In a historic decision, the US FDA has approved the first clinical trial to test whether pig organs can be safely implanted into humans. Six patients will be receiving kidneys from genetically modified pigs. Learn more more: www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/the-sci... #AnimalResearch

Check out this great video from the Foundation for Biomedical Research about the critical role of the naked mole rat in medical research: youtu.be/qFK-UtXx7Zo?...

Don't forget to sign up for our webinar next Thursday on tips for communicating animal research with Hannah, our Head of Communications & Engagement: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

For #InternationalDayofWomenAndGirlsInScience, we'd like to highlight an area where women are excelling: animal welfare. Dr Lynne Sneddon, who herself has contributed to key welfare improvements in terms of pain relief and management in fish and crustaceans, says these innovators are mostly women.

Animals also benefit from animal research, as medical research carried out on animals leads directly to veterinary treatments: www.animalresearch.info/en/medical-a...

Breathing through your bum could save your life in an emergency: www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/breathi...

Yesterday we were at the Francis Crick Institute for an Institute of Animal Technology event, and our intern, Aidan, presented a new poster on UAR resources that help people communicate animal research 🐁

Sheep scab is a a devastating condition that affects flocks across the UK. Thanks to prior research, there are currently two types of treatments available to prevent the condition, but further research and better treatment options are urgently needed. Learn more: moredun.org.uk/news/researc...

We share your concerns about animal welfare and the passion for advancing science in ethical and responsible ways while still acknowledging that science and medicine are not currently in a position to eliminate it completely.

A new treatment for Parkinson’s disease is now helping people across the globe who are suffering from the condition. What was the animal research behind it and why were animals needed? Read more: www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/the-ani...

🧵Here are four things you should know about animal research in the UK: 1) You cannot use a living animal in a scientific experiment if an alternative method exists that can achieve the same results.

Did you know that LASA is a signatory on the @animalresearch.bsky.social Concordat on Openness on Animal Research? 🐁 You can find more about LASA's statement on the Concordat on our website: www.lasa.co.uk #ConcordatOpenness #AnimalScience #Openness #Transparency

Scientists are testing whether zebrafish embryos can help create better cancer outcomes. Zebrafish are unique because they’re small, transparent, and inexpensive, making it easy to study how cancer reacts to different drugs. Compared to mice, zebrafish are more similar to humans than cell cultures.

Here's what you need to know about #CosmeticTesting in animals.

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📝 #Zebrafish implanted with tumor cells could transform cancer treatment! This @science.org study shows how testing therapies on patient-derived cells speeds up personalization. Faster, targeted cancer care is here! 👋 #CancerResearch #AnimalResearch www.science.org/content/arti...

Let's talk about the reality of #AnimalExperiments. In the UK, over 79% of all procedures involving animals are mild or sub-threshold. 🧵 What does that mean?

Some people believe animal research did not contribute to medical advancements. @animalresearch.bsky.social has a webpage listing research by disease: www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/areas-resear...

Our #1 news story of 2024: #GeneTherapy restores hearing in a toddler Earlier this year, 18-month-old Opal Sandy successfully regained her hearing, becoming the youngest child in the world to take part in a pioneering gene therapy trial that doctors say marks a new era in treating #deafness.

In a world first, a teenager who suffered from daily seizures was fitted with a deep brain stimulation device in his skull as part of a UCL-sponsored clinical trial earlier this year. The device - first pioneered in animals - reduced the boy’s daytime seizures by 80%, making it the #2 story of 2024.

Our 3rd biggest story of the year was a study led by King’s College London, which found that that the monoclonal antibody benralizumab (Fasenra) could be used routinely - currently, it's only used for severe asthma in emergency situations. Read more: https://buff.ly/3VNY28J

Earlier this year, a new treatment for schizophrenia – backed by Wellcome-funded research – was approved by the FDA – a first in 50 years. It has the potential to change the lives of millions of people living with the condition globally. Read more: https://buff.ly/3VNY28J