COVID-19
and
animal research
The European biomedical sector is pouring its resources into a search for a COVID-19​ vaccine and studies, using animals, are a vital part of that effort. Testing is often conducted using monkeys, ferrets or mice.
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Here are some useful sources of information on the importance of this type of research.
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Americans for Medical Progress (AMP) - AMP provides accurate and incisive information to foster a balanced public debate on the animal research issue. COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
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Clinical Trials Arena - Covers every aspect of the drug development and research process, from conception to pre-FDA approval. Updates on coronavirus stats and news
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Federation of European Academies of Medicine (FEAM) - FEAM works on matters concerning human and animal medicine, biomedical research, education, and health with a European dimension. Key advice, information and activities on COVID-19
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Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR) - FBR is an American non-profit organisation dedicated to improving human and animal health by promoting public understanding and support for biomedical research. FBR's COVID-19 Resources
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Johns Hopkins University - Founded in 1876, is America's first research university. COVID-19 map
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Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) - MDC is an internationally renowned biomedical research center in Berlin, Germany. Corona Research​
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Open Research Portal - Platform to help facilitate collaborative research. SARS-CoV-2 animal studies
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Science Media Centre (SMC)- SMC provides accurate and evidence-based information about science and engineering through the media, particularly on controversial and headline news stories. COVID-19
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UK Research and Innovation - UKRI works in partnership with universities, research organisations, businesses, charities, and government to create the best possible environment for research and innovation to flourish. Coronavirus: the science explained
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Understanding Animal Research (UAR) - UAR is a UK not-for-profit organisation that explains why animals are used in medical and scientific research. COVID-19 / SARS-CoV-2
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Wellcome - This is a politically and financially independent foundation. How can we get effective treatments for COVID-19?
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World Health Organization (WHO) - WHO works on health systems; health through the life-course; noncommunicable and communicable diseases; preparedness, surveillance and response; and corporate services. A coordinated Global Research Roadmap, Global research on coronavirus disease, Animal model working group, Timeline: WHO's COVID-19 response
Covid-19 research using animals
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This Covid vaccine designer is tackling vaccine hesitancy (11/2/21) - Nature
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Impact of animal research in the COVID-19 response - UK Medical Research Council
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Coronavirus research at the MDC (26/3/20) - Max Delbruck Center, Berlin, Germany
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Vaccine trials start at Porton Down in race to find a cure (21/3/20) - The Times
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First report of a human monoclonal antibody that blocks SARS-CoV-2 (16/3/20) - Technology Networks
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Scientists in Israel likely to soon announce the development of coronavirus vaccine (16/3/20) - The Economic Times
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VIB achieves an important milestone in the development of a COVID-19 drug (16/3/20) - VIB, Belgium
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The Weizmann Institute of Science is exploring ways to assist with Coronavirus testing (16/3/20) - Weizmann Wonder Wander
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Israeli-made oral vaccine for coronavirus on track, but testing will take months (11/3/20) - The Times of Israel
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How vaccines are developed​
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Covid-19 how were they developed so quickly? (3/12/20) - Understanding Animal Research
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Three vaccines move into the final stage of testing (1/9/20) - Inverse
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Coronavirus: False and misleading claims debunked (26/7/20) - BBC
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Inside Johnson & Johnson’s nonstop hunt for a coronavirus vaccine (17/7/20) - The New York Times
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Three Ways to Make Coronavirus Drugs in a Hurry (1/6/20) - Scientific American
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Coronavirus vaccine: Macaque monkey trial offers hope (15/5/2020) - BBC
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The race for coronavirus vaccines: a graphical guide (28/4/20) - Nature
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Coronavirus: What is a vaccine and how is one made? (26/4/20) - BBC
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When will a coronavirus vaccine be ready and how would it work? (16/4/20) - The Times
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Trump Administration Orders $1.8M in Coronavirus Research Monkeys (30/3/20) - The Daily Beast
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Covid-19 study shows immunity to reinfection in monkeys (30/3/20) - EARA
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Vaccine trials start at Porton Down in race to find a cure​ (21/3/20) - The Times
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These lab animals will help fight coronavirus (14/3/20) - The New York Times
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Mouse hunt: lab races to grow mice for Covid-19 research (14/3/20) - Houston Public Media
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Labs rush to study coronavirus in transgenic animals — some are in short supply (9/3/20) - Nature
Animal rights groups and Covid-19
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Absolutist views crumble as Covid-19 vaccine becomes available - (15/2/21) - Speaking of Research.
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The scramble for a coronavirus cure (10/3/20) - Spiked Magazine
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Coronavirus: Activist groups keep silent on animal research (23/3/20) - EARA
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The scramble for a coronavirus cure (10/3/20) - Spiked Magazine​​
Video
Americans for Medical Progress (AMP) has created a video showing how animal studies led to lifesaving vaccines throughout history.
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This video highlights the important and irreplaceable role of animal studies in developing vaccines.
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