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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


Gel seals internal wounds in rats and pigs
Researchers in the United States have developed an injectable gel that can rapidly seal wounds in organs, reducing blood loss, in studies with rats and pigs.
Helena Pinheiro
May 26, 20251 min read


Skin bacteria in mice can protect from the sun
Researchers in France and Austria have discovered that skin bacteria can directly interfere in the protection against radiation that usually causes sunburn.
Helena Pinheiro
May 19, 20251 min read


Common drugs have different effects on male and female mice's brains
New research from Sweden has shown that combinations of prescribed drugs may influence sex-specific brain function. Polypharmacy –...
Inês Serrenho
May 19, 20251 min read


Scientists develop successful blood vessel implants in rats
Researchers in the United States successfully implanted a synthetic aorta artery in rats, a potential advancement in the treatment of severe cardiovascular diseases.
Helena Pinheiro
May 19, 20251 min read


Mice study breakthrough in brain disease research
Researchers in Belgium have successfully replaced defective brain immune cells (microglia) in mice – potentially a breakthrough in the...
Helena Pinheiro
May 12, 20251 min read


Treatment to fight liver cancer in mice
Swiss researchers have developed a new antibody treatment that helps the immune system fight liver cancer in mice, even when other...
Inês Serrenho
May 12, 20251 min read


Mice study brings closer a new type of birth control
Researchers in Sweden have identified a new antibody-based approach to block fertilisation in mice, paving the way for a non-hormonal...
Inês Serrenho
May 5, 20251 min read


Gut bacteria play 'key role' in pain condition - mice study
Researchers in Canada have shown that gut bacteria from patients with fibromyalgia can trigger pain and immune reactions when...
Nuno Gonçalves
May 5, 20251 min read


Study in chicks reveals causes of deafness from birth
Scientists from the UK and the US have uncovered new genetic clues to congenital deafness using chick embryos. Congenital hearing loss -...
Inês Serrenho
Apr 28, 20251 min read


New 'vaccine' can reduce asthma symptoms in mice
US researchers have developed a ‘vaccine’ that successfully reduced allergic reactions in mice with asthma for up to a year after...
Inês Serrenho
Apr 28, 20251 min read


AAALAC awards for 3Rs innovation
EARA member AAALAC International has announced details about its 2025 Global 3Rs Awards worth $10,000 (USD) each. Up to four awards...
Bob Tolliday
Apr 28, 20251 min read


Feature: How animal studies contributed to biomedical breakthroughs in 2024
As EARA prepares for the annual Be Open About Animal Research Day (#BOARD25) to be held on Tuesday, 3 June, we look back at how...
Bob Tolliday
Apr 23, 20259 min read


Mouse study gives clues to infertility
Researchers in Poland have identified, in genetically altered mice, the critical role of a group of genes in the development of egg and...
Nuno Gonçalves
Apr 21, 20251 min read
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