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500 biomedical institutions in Europe have signed a National Transparency Agreement
The need to foster open and transparent communication with the general public, about the benefits to society of using animals in...
The European Animal Research Association
Sep 12, 202311 min read
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The role of the liver in diseases
Recent animal studies, at institutions in Spain, have highlighted the importance of the liver when studying diseases. Researchers at...
Gege Li
Jul 3, 20231 min read
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EU project on exposure to microplastics
An EU-funded project will use studies in animals, alongside other methods, to investigate the possible effects of tiny plastic particles...
Gege Li
Apr 24, 20231 min read
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Biomedical sector in Spain welcomes 2020 EU report on numbers of animals used in research
The Spanish biomedical research sector has welcomed today the publication of comprehensive statistics, from across the EU, on all uses of...
Bob Tolliday
Apr 4, 20233 min read
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2020 EU numbers on animals used in research show the impact of Covid-19
Reductions in the use of animals in biomedical research overall, but an increase in the use of monkeys and small mammals, has revealed...
Bob Tolliday
Apr 4, 20234 min read
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Gut bacteria & antibiotic-resistance
Spanish researchers have identified five types of bacteria, naturally found in the intestine of mice, that can stop the invasion of other...
Gege Li
Feb 27, 20231 min read
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Human throat cells & cancer in mice
A mutation in the throat cells of middle-aged people appears to reduce cancer of the oesophagus in mice, according to new research. A...
Gege Li
Jan 30, 20231 min read
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Feature on research animals โ mice
EARA has published a feature article outlining how and why mice are used in scientific research, and the main areas that involve these...
Gege Li
Jan 9, 20231 min read
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Why animal research matters โ videos
A host of scientists came forward in 2022 to talk to EARA about their use of animals in research and why it is necessary. The Q&A...
Bob Tolliday
Dec 21, 20221 min read
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Being sustainable in biomedical research
As debate about climate change and sustainability concludes at COP27, what can the biomedical community do to address these concerns?...
Bob Tolliday
Nov 18, 20222 min read
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Clear evidence of greater openness about animal research โ Spanish report
In its most comprehensive annual report ever, the Transparency Agreement on Animal Research in Spain (TA) has given numerous examples of...
The European Animal Research Association
Nov 8, 20223 min read
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El Quinto Informe Anual 2022 del Acuerdo COSCE sobre Transparencia en el Uso de Animales
Una de cada tres instituciones que apuestan por la transparencia en experimentaciรณn animal en el mundo son espaรฑolas. Espaรฑa mantiene el...
The European Animal Research Association
Nov 8, 20223 min read
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A vaccine against deadly pig disease
A scientist at EARA member Complutense University of Madrid, Spain, is at the forefront of efforts to find a vaccine against African...
Gege Li
Oct 31, 20221 min read
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Fruit fly study of rare bone cancer
Scientists in Spain have found a new research method to study a rare, but often fatal bone cancer affecting children and young adults....
Gege Li
Oct 17, 20221 min read
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Student workshop on animal research
EARA has taken part in the first workshop, held by Europe's leading universities, to show students how best to communicate about animal...
Bob Tolliday
Oct 3, 20221 min read
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Gene editing and the role of animal studies
EARA has published an article that looks at how gene editing technology has revolutionised the way scientists investigate the cause of...
Bob Tolliday
Jul 27, 20221 min read
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Biomedical sector in Spain welcomes 2019 EU figures on animal research
The Spanish biomedical research sector has welcomed the publication of comprehensive statistics (2019), from across the EU, including...
Bob Tolliday
Jul 19, 20223 min read
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Be Open About Animal Research Day 2022: Partner organisations & statements
This year, Be Open About Animal Research Day 2022 (#BOARD22), took place on the last day of the FELASA Congress (16 June). More than 150...
Maria Vlastara
Jun 17, 20221 min read
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Be Open About Animal Research Day 2022: #TransparencyThursday
EARA #TransparencyThursday, which features regularly on our Instagram feed (and also on YouTube), is an initiative that gives the public...
Maria Vlastara
Jun 17, 20221 min read
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Be Open About Animal Research Day 2022: Case studies and articles
Be Open About Animal Research Day 2022 (#BOARD22), took place on the last day of the FELASA Congress (16 June). Many institutions across...
Maria Vlastara
Jun 17, 20221 min read
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