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Trauma primes brain to overreact to stress – a study in mice
Scientists in Canada have discovered how previously traumatised mice became overly sensitive to stress and pain long after healing. The...
Inês Serrenho
Aug 11, 20251 min read


Weight loss drugs may slow ageing
Research from the United States shows that semaglutide, the active component of weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, slowed biological...
Nuno Gonçalves
Aug 11, 20251 min read


Mauritius hosts conference on primate breeding for biomedical research
Mauritius hosted the Primate Management Conference Mauritius (PMCM), held from 29–31 July 2025 in Bel Ombre, bringing together global leaders in non-human primate (NHP) welfare and biomedical research.
The event was co-organised by EARA members Noveprim, LCL Cynologics, Cyno Breeders Association (CBA)and Bioculture Ltd, along with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, where the conference is usually held.
Nuno Gonçalves
Aug 4, 20251 min read


Mouse lemur, a promising model for primate studies
Research from a global consortium has produced a cell atlas of the mouse lemur brain, revealing distinct brain cell features in primates....
Nuno Gonçalves
Aug 4, 20251 min read


Seasonal flu may offer some protection against bird flu, in ferrets and humans
Research from the US in ferrets shows that previous infections with seasonal flu viruses or vaccinations might offer some limited...
Nuno Gonçalves
Aug 4, 20252 min read


Animal research paved the way for a precision treatment for pancreatic cancer
A clinical trial in the UK will test for the first time a precision therapy for pancreatic cancer, which is one of the deadliest cancers and for which treatments have remained largely unchanged for decades.
Inês Serrenho
Jul 28, 20252 min read


Mice study breakthrough in cancer CAR-T cell therapy
Researchers in the US have been able to safely generate CAR-T cells within the body of mice, possibly solving major limitations of this therapy, which revolutionised the treatment of many blood cancers.
Helena Pinheiro
Jul 28, 20252 min read


Solutions for cardiovascular disease from mice gut bacteria
Researchers in Spain identified a molecule produced by bacteria in the gut that could aid in the early diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerosis, a type of cardiovascular disease.
Helena Pinheiro
Jul 28, 20251 min read


Coronavirus infection treatment for cats gives insights on long COVID
US researchers have successfully treated cats with a severe coronavirus infection using a combination of stem cells and antiviral drugs, offering insights that could benefit both veterinary and human medicine.
Inês Serrenho
Jul 21, 20251 min read


Animals are indispensable for brain research – opinion article
An opinion article in the German newspaper Die Zeit by Olivia Masseck, a professor at the University of Cologne, provides an overview on why animals are needed in basic brain research and argues that a complete ban of animal use in research would risk progress in medicine.
Helena Pinheiro
Jul 21, 20251 min read


Engineered stem cells slow ageing in monkeys
Scientists in China have slowed signs of ageing in monkeys using modified stem cells, potentially paving the way for stem cell-based treatments for age-related health conditions.
Helena Pinheiro
Jul 21, 20251 min read


Protein helps lung cancer reach the brain in mice
Researchers from Canada have discovered that a protein long connected to Alzheimer’s disease helps lung cancer cells in mice spread to the brain.
Helena Pinheiro
Jul 14, 20251 min read


Infiltrada en el Búnker: a dishonest movie
The movie, Infiltrada en el Búnker (Undercover: Inside the Bunker) uses a mixture of documentary footage, long fictional scenes and undercover film taken inside the research facility Vivotecnia in Madrid, Spain, and sets out to condemn the use of animals in scientific research.
Kirk Leech
Jun 30, 20253 min read


Immunological drug found to increase longevity in eight species
Researchers in the United Kingdom have discovered a drug that could have the same life-extending effect as eating less, potentially guiding new approaches to improving human health and lifespan.
Helena Pinheiro
Jun 30, 20251 min read


Mice and monkeys share revealing facial expressions
Research from Germany has discovered that facial expressions in mice and macaques can be used to measure cognitive states and understand thought processes — a potential breakthrough for brain research.
Helena Pinheiro
Jun 30, 20251 min read


Study in rats shows how paracetamol relieves pain
Researchers in Israel unveiled how one of the most common painkillers – paracetamol - relieves pain, in a study conducted on rats.
Helena Pinheiro
Jun 16, 20251 min read


Karolinska Institutet corrects false claims made by Swedish NGO Animalkind
Karolinska Institutet (KI) in Stockholm, Sweden has corrected statements made by NGO Animalkind in the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet. According to Animalkind, Sweden falls short in enforcing its animal welfare laws when it comes to animals used for scientific purposes, suggesting that illegal practices are taking place across the country.
Monique Havermans
Jun 15, 20251 min read


Females may be more sensitive to alcohol – rat study
Researchers from the USA found that changes in the brains of female rats exposed to alcohol appear earlier than in males, potentially guiding personalised treatments for women.
Helena Pinheiro
Jun 9, 20251 min read


EARA Leads on Openness and Transparency at FELASA 2025
EARA has just taken part in the 16th Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (FELASA) Congress, held in Athens, Greece from 2 to 5 June 2025, making significant contributions to the scientific programme, addressing openness, transparency and public engagement in animal research.
Nuno Gonçalves
Jun 5, 20253 min read


Caloric restriction slows ovary ageing in monkeys
Researchers in the US found that a moderate caloric restriction for three years when monkeys were about to enter menopause slowed alterations in the ovaries that usually occur with ageing.
Helena Pinheiro
Jun 2, 20251 min read
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