Forced Swim Tests on Animals Under Scrutiny
The results of animal studies in biomedical and behavioral research often do not translate to humans. A particular animal test used in depression research has recently been scrutinized for this…
Focus on Humane Education at International Teachers’ Conference
Last week, NAVS attended the virtual Educators for Animals Conference, sponsored by Humane Canada. This international gathering brought together hundreds of educators from around the world to discuss ways to…
Medical Schools Find Value in Virtual Dissections
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges for educators across the world and forced many of them to rethink the way they deliver course content. For instance, many educators teaching biology…
NAVS’ Expertise to Shine at Animal Alternatives Conference
The World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences is the longest running series of international scientific meetings focused on the 3 R’s (replacement, refinement and reduction) of animal…
Human Brain Organoid Model Provides Autism Insights
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) comprise a complex collection of developmental disabilities that can cause considerable behavioral, communication and social challenges. While there are likely many causes of ASD, including biologic,…
This school year, respect, don’t dissect!
The beginning of a new school year is right around the corner, and it is important to make this year count for animals used in education. Tens of millions of…
It’s Time to Re-Prioritize our Research Investments
A few months ago, NAVS alerted you to a disturbing effort being made by the animal research community to increase nonhuman primate research for vaccine development. As you may recall,…
Keep your pets safe while you enjoy Independence Day
While Independence Day celebrations can be fun for people, the festivities can be frightening and dangerous for animals. Noisy fireworks and other celebrations can startle companion animals and cause them…
