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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

black mouse climbing out of open laboratory cage

Laboratory Rodents Deserve Better Than Improvised Killing Methods

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

Jul 16 2026 Meghann Cant

In the Spotlight

Jul 19 2012 | Faunalytics

Animals Containing Human Material

Experts have put together research from a variety of sources and have come to the conclusion that animal research involving ACHM is justifiable but some of the research could potentially have concerns. READ MORE

Jul 19 2012 | Faunalytics

Public Opinion About Stem Cell Research And Human Cloning

This article examines public opinion on embryonic stem cell research and human cloning with them concluding that the wording of the questionnaire is likely to effect public opinion, and media being the most likely to effect public perception of the issue. READ MORE

Jul 19 2012 | Faunalytics

The Animal Tracker (Wave 1 – June 2008)

This inaugural survey of 16 core questions shows strong support for the protection of all animals, but varies by situation and species. READ MORE

Jul 19 2012 | Faunalytics

Males Still Dominate Animal Studies

Male animals are predominately chosen after female animals for usage in biomedical research experiments, which could have noteworthy implications for the health of women. READ MORE

Jul 19 2012 | Faunalytics

Opinion Poll Reveals Public Support For Ban On Animal Testing Of Household Cleaning Products

A UK opinion poll has found that 78% of the people support a ban on animal testing in household items and would change products if they discovered their current one used animal testing. READ MORE

Jul 19 2012 | Faunalytics

Hopkins Should Stop Using Live Animals In Surgical Training

More than 90% of U.S. medical schools have stopped using animals in their school curricula yet Hopkins among other schools still use live animals to "teach" surgery skills. READ MORE

Jul 19 2012 | Faunalytics

Public Opinion Test For Animal Research

This article gives a brief historical context of animal experimentation and discusses the current state of animal research within the U.K. READ MORE

Jul 19 2012 | Faunalytics

Consumer Perceptions Of Food Technology

A survey has discovered that consumers support the use of food biotechnology if there is potential benefit to the environment but lack the knowledge to make an informed opinion on the topic. READ MORE

Jul 19 2012 | Faunalytics

Majority Believe Chimpanzees Have “Complex Social, Intellectual And Emotional Lives”

Most U.S. citizens believe that chimpanzees should be legally protected by the same rights children are protected by due to chimpanzee’s similarity to humans READ MORE