animal experimentation
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Rodents With Part-Human Brains Pose A New Challenge For Bioethics
Rapid progress in research involving miniature human brains grown in a dish has led to a host of ethical concerns, particularly when these human brain cells are transplanted into nonhuman animals. A new paper evaluates the potential risks of creating “humanised” animals, while providing a pathway for scientists to move forward in this important area.
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Lab Mice Are Freezing Their Asses Off, And It’s Screwing Up Science
Most science labs maintain a temperature far below levels preferred by mice, and it’s taking a toll on their health. New research suggests these chilly mice are skewing science results across a wide range of research areas — and the problem is far worse than anyone realised.
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US Scientists Demand Removal Of Restrictions On Animal Chimera Research
The US National Institutes of Health has stopped funding experiments in which human stem cells are transplanted into the embryo of an animal. Now, a group of researchers from Stanford University are speaking out, claiming that the restrictions are holding back important medical research — and that the NIH’s reasons aren’t backed by science.