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

In the Spotlight

Jul 16 2012 | Faunalytics

Animals In Medical Research Survey

This article examined public attitudes towards "animal rights groups", including whether they would prioritise animal rights over biomedical research and how much individuals donate to animal rights groups. READ MORE

Jul 16 2012 | Faunalytics

Americans, Britons At Odds On Animal Testing

Among the U.S., Great Britain and Canada, only Great Britain found animal testing to be morally unacceptable. READ MORE

Jul 11 2012 | Faunalytics

Views On Animal Experimentation

This study examined attitudes towards animal experimentation in the U.K. and found that 70% support animal experimentation as long as it is for medical research purposes. READ MORE

Jul 10 2012 | Faunalytics

Cinema For Social Change? (Part 3 Of 3)

In this final series installment, we examine the manner in which the animal advocacy movement has engaged with using cinema for social change. READ MORE

Jul 4 2012 | Faunalytics

Consumers Misunderstand ‘Cruelty-Free’ Labeled Products

Products claiming to be "cruelty-free" could still involve animal experimentation, as current labels of "cruelty-free" have no legal requirements. READ MORE

Jun 28 2012 | Faunalytics

Mounting Opposition To Vivisection

Based on Gallup's "Values and Beliefs" poll between 2001 and 2011, there has been a growing public opposition to animal testing. READ MORE

Jun 22 2012 | Faunalytics

International Animal Research Regulations Impact

This report summarized a workshop involving stakeholders about the impact of new animal research regulations on neuroscience research. READ MORE

Jun 15 2012 | Faunalytics

Challenges For The Implementation Of The Three Rs

This article discusses the challenges and opportunities faced in proper implementation of the three Rs within vaccine testing in Canada. READ MORE

Jun 13 2012 | Faunalytics

Putting The Parts Together: Combining In Vitro Methods To Test For Skin Sensitizing Potentials

Four promising alternative methods are currently being developed for testing skin sensitization to chemicals. These alternative tests have a potential to replace several animal tests in the future. READ MORE

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