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Organ-On-A-Chip: Current Status & Future Potential

Manufacturing and using Organs-On-A-Chip is currently costly and difficult, but if the technology can advance far enough, it could complement and eventually replace non-human animal tests. READ MORE

Pain, Animal Research, And Genetic (Dis)Enhancement

Many animals used in research experience tremendous amounts of pain. Genetic disenhancing could "alleviate" this pain, but the most ethical option is not using animals in the first place. READ MORE

Plant-Based and Clean Meat in the USA, India, and China

A new study reveals differences in consumer acceptance of plant-based and clean meat in China, India, and the United States. The results may surprise you! READ MORE

Opinions On Genetic Manipulation Of Animals In The U.S.

A Pew Research survey shows that people in the U.S. accept the genetic manipulation of animals for purposes that can benefit human health, but not other uses. READ MORE

Machine Learning Could Make Animal Tests Obsolete

Every test that’s done on a computer means one less animal caged and experimented on, and that’s something that every animal advocate should celebrate. READ MORE

Make A Difference For Animals Used In Science

To mark World Week For Animals In Labs, this blog brings together a collection of resources and publications to inform, motivate, and inspire you in your advocacy for research animals. READ MORE

Can Computers Help Improve Animal Welfare?

Computers can give us insight into non-human primate cognitive abilities and enrich the captive environment for animals. But are these computer solutions to captive welfare ethical? READ MORE

Faunalytics Slack Chat: Animal Research And Government ...

The U.S. government spends $15 billion every year on research involving animals, and most of that testing is wasteful and doesn't help to advance human health. What can be done [...] READ MORE

Calculating The Costs Of Animal Research

Personalized medicine offers an effective alternative to outdated and ineffective animal models, but adjustments to both FDA regulations and NIH funding are badly needed. READ MORE

Organ-On-A-Chip: Current Status & Future Potential

Pain, Animal Research, And Genetic (Dis)Enhancement

Plant-Based and Clean Meat in the USA, India, and China

Opinions On Genetic Manipulation Of Animals In The U.S.

Machine Learning Could Make Animal Tests Obsolete

Can Computers Help Improve Animal Welfare?

Faunalytics Slack Chat: Animal Research And Government ...

Calculating The Costs Of Animal Research

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Organ-On-A-Chip: Current Status & Future Potential

Pain, Animal Research, And Genetic (Dis)Enhancement

Plant-Based and Clean Meat in the USA, India, and China

Opinions On Genetic Manipulation Of Animals In The U.S.

Machine Learning Could Make Animal Tests Obsolete

Make A Difference For Animals Used In Science

Can Computers Help Improve Animal Welfare?

Faunalytics Slack Chat: Animal Research And Government ...

Calculating The Costs Of Animal Research

Support Our Work

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We need your feedback: We’re conducting our annual Community Survey to learn how our resources are being used by animal advocates. Will you take 5 minutes to complete the survey? You can also enter to win $100 for yourself or the animal charity of your choice!

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