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First blood-producing heart organoid
Researchers in Germany have developed a heart organoid that is capable of producing blood, to improve the study of heart development and...
Gege Li
Dec 16, 20241 min read
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EU-Simia conference highlights crucial role of monkeys in research
Close to 100 participants recently took part in the first international conference of EU-Simia, to discuss the crucial role of non-human...
Nuno Gonรงalves
Dec 2, 20242 min read
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Innovativeย therapy treats fatal skin disease
A patientย with a life-threatening skin disease has been successfully treated following research that combined the use of mice, artificial...
Gege Li
Nov 11, 20241 min read
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Spider venom reveals use for industry
Researchers in Germany have discovered that spider venom has many new and versatile molecules that hold potential for a range of...
Nuno Gonรงalves
Oct 21, 20241 min read
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Map of fruit fly brain gives major insights
The first map of the entire brain of a fruit fly has been published, promising to provide unprecedented knowledge into how the brain...
Gege Li
Oct 7, 20241 min read
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EARA Conference 2025 โ save the date
We are delighted to announce theย first-ever European Animal Research Association (EARA) Conference , celebrating our 10th anniversary...
The European Animal Research Association
Sep 30, 20241 min read
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New gene target for Huntingtonโs treatment?
Using 3D brain organoids, researchers have linked a gene with Huntingtonโs disease for the first time, which may provide a new target for...
Gege Li
Sep 2, 20241 min read
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Treating bowel disease using caterpillars
A recent interview ย has highlighted the emerging value of caterpillars to the study of diseases of the intestines and how this...
Gege Li
Aug 27, 20241 min read
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Using parasites to treat disease
By modifying different parasites, researchers have found separate ways to deliver drugs to the brain and develop a more effective vaccine...
Gege Li
Aug 19, 20242 min read
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Biomedical sector in Germany welcomes 2022 EU report on the number of animals used in research and testing
The German biomedical research sector has welcomed the publication of comprehensive statistics, from across the EU in 2022.
Bob Tolliday
Jul 22, 20244 min read
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German research institute counters activist protests
A proactive campaign by EARA member the Ernst Strรผngmann Institute (ESI), has made a determined response to a large protest, conducted by...
The European Animal Research Association
Jul 12, 20243 min read
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EARA Q&A โ developing microelectrodes for the monkey brain
The latest episode of our #TransparencyThursday series features Ivรขnia Trรชpo, a PhD student at the University of Freiburg, Germany.
Gege Li
Jul 8, 20241 min read
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Rodent teeth insights for human dentistry?
Researchers in Germany have studied the tooth structure of seven different rodent species and found a material that is key to the...
Gege Li
Jun 24, 20241 min read
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Father's diet linked to metabolic disease
Recent research in mice has found a link between a father's diet and the health of offspring, revealing new ways to approach the...
Gege Li
Jun 17, 20241 min read
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Scicomm awards for animal research
Innovative communications initiatives by researchers, as well as projects to replace and reduce the use of animals, have been recognised...
Gege Li
May 20, 20241 min read
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Editing heart cells for research
Researchers have used a genetic technique to edit the heart muscle cells of mice, potentially making it a better method of research into...
Gege Li
May 20, 20241 min read
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Understanding fibrosis and scarring
Researchers in Spain and Germany have developed, in human cells and zebrafish, a possible way to deal with fibrosis and scarring within...
Nuno Gonรงalves
May 7, 20241 min read
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EARA study of EU-based websites 2024 published
National Transparency Agreements on animal research set the
benchmark for good website content
โ EARA website study 2024
Bob Tolliday
Apr 29, 20245 min read
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EARA study of EU-based websites 2024 - results in Germany
Signs of progress towards openness about animal research in German biomedical institutions
โ EARA website study 2024
Bob Tolliday
Apr 29, 20244 min read
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Insights into mouth-stomach connection
The development of the connection between the food pipe and stomach has been described in a study using mice and lab-grown tissues,...
Gege Li
Apr 15, 20241 min read
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