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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

Oct 1 2025 | Dung Nguyen

An Overview Of The Global Terrestrial Invertebrate Trade

The global trade in terrestrial invertebrates is increasing, creating serious threats to biodiversity. READ MORE

Sep 26 2025 | David Church

A Simple Checklist To Help Replace Animals In U.K. Research

Despite a desire from many U.K. institutions to replace the use of animals in scientific research, this 3 Rs principle isn’t well applied. A carefully designed “replacement checklist” for researchers, reviewers, and funders could be the solution. READ MORE

Sep 15 2025 | Maggie Herskowitz

Stress Reduction For Rodents In Laboratories: Better, But Not Great

Researchers conducted analyses of over 200 studies on rats and mice in laboratories and concluded that “enriched” housing leads to reduced stress and improved health. READ MORE

Sep 9 2025 | Patrick Juric

Reducing Prejudice Can Lead To Dietary Changes

Results from a pair of experiments suggest that taking an animal’s perspective can help reduce a person’s animal product consumption. READ MORE

Sep 3 2025 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – September 2025

This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about therapy cats, live fish transport in China, diet misinformation “super-spreaders,” and more. READ MORE

Aug 12 2025 | Maria Schurr

Mind The Spineless: Invertebrate Welfare In Scientific Experiments

Invertebrates aren’t given the same level of ethical or regulatory oversight as vertebrates in research experiments. This moral blind spot threatens to weaken the public’s confidence in scientific research. READ MORE

Aug 6 2025 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – August 2025

This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about quail farming, gaps in global conservation funding, app-based veg*n challenges, and more. READ MORE

Jul 21 2025 | Jo Quaid

What If We Assumed That All Animals Are Conscious?

Rather than focusing on which animals are conscious, this article argues that it’s far more relevant to animal welfare to determine how animals experience consciousness. READ MORE

Jul 14 2025 | Michael Kisley

More Than Instinct, Animals Have Expectations

Animals aren’t just reactive — they form expectations and learn from experience. Just like in humans, this affects how they feel. READ MORE