Experiments on animals (“in vivo” experiments) have long been the norm for learning about human health and disease, because testing on live animals enables researchers to investigate how chemicals, ...

In early phases of drug development, new active substances are tested in animals—alongside numerous other experimental methods. Researchers face a dilemma: on the one hand, for ethical reasons, they ...

We’re starting to see great progress in alternatives to animal experimentation in the medical field. Universities are focusing on humane methods that are more accurate than using non-human animals in ...

The biggest change proposed in the latest draft rules is a shift from the current approval framework to one based on how ...

A new wireless device—lighter than a U.S. dime and shaped like a tiny chef's hat—can track the brain waves of animals as they move in natural habitats, opening doors to understanding complex behaviors ...