Animals Used in Science

Research about animals used for “scientific” purposes including medical and cosmetic testing, dissection, and alternatives.

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Laboratory Rodents Deserve Better Than Improvised Killing Methods

Jul 16 2026 Meghann Cant

Cervical dislocation is the most common killing method for mice and rats in U.K. laboratories. Yet it’s applied inconsistently, often with improvised tools, raising serious animal welfare concerns. READ MORE

Laboratory Rodents Deserve Better Than Improvised Killing Methods

Jul 16 2026 Meghann Cant

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Oct 18 2015 | karol orzechowski

Parkinson’s Disease and the Vegan Diet

This study found that there were improvements in the motor function of people with Parkinson's disease after only four weeks when they ate a plant-based diet. READ MORE

Oct 15 2015 | karol orzechowski

Facebook: The Smart Advocate’s Tool

Facebook is a great tool to use when advocating for animals. This study found some ways to improve an organization's reach and effectiveness in relation to farm animals. READ MORE

Oct 12 2015 | karol orzechowski

Rats, Epilepsy, and the Imitation of Diseases

This study looked into epilepsy research conducted on rats and mice and makes a broad range of recommendations that would improve the animals' welfare. READ MORE

Oct 7 2015 | karol orzechowski

Is Policy Change a Gift or a Curse?: A Case Study from U.S. Laboratories

This study shows concrete ways that policy change in the field of animal experimentation can create further incremental wins for advocates. READ MORE

Oct 6 2015 | Che Green

Animal Protection and the Pace of Social Change

How quickly do social movements reach a "tipping point" and will the animal protection cause follow suit? We discuss some interesting research from Bloomberg News to shed a little light on the topic. READ MORE

Oct 6 2015 | karol orzechowski

Duplicating Results in Animal Research

Editors of biomedical journals are encouraging researchers to write up reproducible and transparent study methods and results, which could impact animal research. READ MORE

Sep 16 2015 | karol orzechowski

UK Public Finds Animal Research ‘Secretive’

Though many people in the UK support animal research, they find the industry "secretive," and there is no single trusted source for information about it. READ MORE

Sep 7 2015 | karol orzechowski

For Retired Chimps, Negative Effects of Lab Life Last a Long Time

Captivity and laboratory testing can have serious negative psychological and physical effects on retired chimps, even after they are moved to a sanctuary. READ MORE

Aug 29 2015 | karol orzechowski

Cutting Corners In Lab Mouse Welfare Assessments

Scientists are coming up with new, quicker ways to assess lab mouse “welfare.” But is cutting corners the best way to make an accurate assessment? READ MORE

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