What do you think? 🤔 A recent study found that only 5% of #animalstudies lead to human treatments. Is this a wake-up call to improve study design or is it a success? The Center for Reproducible Science at the University of Zurich, an European Animal Research Association (EARA) member, published the results. Study author Benjamin Ineichen attributes the low success rate to many factors, saying "...you have to consider how difficult it is to develop effective new therapies and how great the utility of a drug is for people who suffer from an illness." Where do you stand on the topic? How do we improve the probability of success? Are there limitations in animal studies that are holding us back? Should we design animal experiments to more closely resemble the human trials that may one day follow? #RevolutionizingResearch #invivo
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When conducting clinical research, the choice between using human samples or animal samples has long been a topic of ethical debate among researchers. While the use of animal samples has been a standard practice for years, the question arises: would researchers be more inclined to utilize human samples if they were readily accessible and free from regulatory hurdles? #Humanbiosamples #Animalbiosamples #clinicalresearch #Garnerbio #Sourcingbiospecimen #ethicalsourcing
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𝟳𝟳% 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗨 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀. These were the results of a survey performed last year in 10 European countries to over 10 thousand adult citizens. The results show the desire for their governments to commit to transition to scientific research, testing, and education without the use of animals. Fortunately, many European countries are taking steps and developing strategies to follow the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction and Refinement) when it comes to animal research, which puts a pressure on the European Commission to coordinate a concrete plan for the member states to accelerate this transition. At Bi/ond, we offer alternative methods to animal testing that can be used by the academic and research centers in areas such as drug development or disease modeling. If you want to read more about how our solutions can help you transition your research to animal free methods, visit our page: https://lnkd.in/eNqi5NVk If you are interested in reading more about this survey, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/ekFPerNp #gobiond #ooc #animalfree #3Rs #animalfreeresearch #organOnChip
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Join us today as we collaborate with the European Animal Research Association (EARA) and several distinguished biomedical institutions to emphasize the importance of transparency in animal research. Learn more about our commitment to ethical and responsible research practices — our Eureka Blog dives into the extensive measures adopted by Charles River to ensure strict adherence to the principles of replacement, reduction, and refinement (3Rs) when conducting research involving animals. https://okt.to/xybEk9 #BOARD24
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The third annual report from the Portuguese Transparency Agreement has been published today! Encouragingly, it shows that most biomedical institutions have actively engaged with the public about their use of animals in research. Coordinated by EARA since 2018, the Agreement now has 25 signatory institutions from both the public and private sectors. The latest report (also in Portuguese) notes an increasing number of institutions sharing images of their animal research facilities (71%) or of the actual animals used (47%), and nearly all signatories (94%) featuring a position statement on animal research on their websites. The report is also featured as part of Science and Technology Week in Portugal, with a 12-hour social media campaign on EARA Twitter/X. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e2icixjE #AnimalResearch #TransparencyAgreement #EARA #OpenAnimalResearch
Portugal moves further toward openness on animal research
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If you missed Dr. Aryal on the news last week, then check out this link to learn about his NIH grant and how it will contribute to reducing animal experimentation: https://lnkd.in/gCAM_HiH #animalexperimentation #UTTPharmD
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Animal research is a sensitive topic that is the subject of controversial debate. In this seminar, the ethical and scientific dimensions of animal research will be discussed. You will also gain an insight into the keeping of laboratory animals at Heidelberg University. Info & Registration 👉 https://bit.ly/3wZgf9z
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All credit to Jarrod Bailey for an eloquent and thoughtful opinion piece on the role of the 3Rs! I would just like to point out one possible misconception: he quotes my paper (ref. 62) to back up a statement (on the subject of the need to focus on human rather than animal biology) that 'either the evidence is largely overlooked, or there is a belief that these issues can be overcome with better experimental technique and/or analysis (ref. 61–64) and/or genetic modification (ref. 16,65). This is in stark contrast to other scientific and engineering disciplines that try to rigorously challenge their models, and alter their approaches, based on solid data.' My paper describes the PREPARE guidelines (https://lnkd.in/d5YKB-5) which start with focus on what Jarrod wishes: better evaluation of the necessity, ethical acceptability, legality and translatability of the planned study. PREPARE highlights the need for a thorough literature search. PREPARE stands therefore in contrast to reporting guidelines, whose primary aim is to improve animal studies. My paper includes the statement: 'An assessment of the need to use animals at all must therefore be the first stage of the process when planning preclinical research or testing'.
In a critical review authored by former Animal Free Research UK Science Director, Dr Jarrod Bailey discusses if the Three Rs have achieved enough, and what needs to change to accelerate adoption of human-specific research utilising New Approach Methodologies (NAMs). The case is made that moving away from the Three Rs and working towards a Replacement only approach is the most effective way forward, enabling us to advance our knowledge of human biology and disease while achieving the goal of removing animals from laboratories altogether. Read more here - https://lnkd.in/eJ9mGqMm
A critical review authored by Dr Jarrod Bailey discussing if the Three Rs have achieved enough - Animal Free Research UK
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🔥review published in #mdpitoxins: "Biological Effects of Animal #Venoms on the Human Immune System." 💡 You will find information want from this paper: https://lnkd.in/grdXeCb9
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This article by Jarrod Bailey describes how the Three Rs result in a significant portion of efforts being directed away from the most important "R"—the replacement of animal testing—towards the other two "Rs" (refinement and reduction), which assume the value of animal testing for human benefit as a given. This prevents critical examination of animal testing and keeps the number of animals used in experiments high. Due to the lack of translatability of animal tests, a focus on the best available science would lead to a shift away from animal testing towards animal-free and human-relevant methods, benefiting both humans and animals. #3R #3Rs #Replace #AnimalFreeResearch #NAMs https://lnkd.in/gi8HqNsW
It’s Time to Review the Three Rs, to Make them More Fit for Purpose in the 21st Century - Jarrod Bailey, 2024
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Are zebrafish a potential animal model for vaccine and adjuvant development? In this special report we addressed this question, aiming to find alternative animal models. https://lnkd.in/gxRmPPmZ
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