A feature on “The Scientist”, by Hannah Thomasy, provides an overview of the recent plans announced by the FDA to phase out animal testing in drug development by replacing animals with New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), such as organoids and organs-on-a-chip systems, as well as computational approaches, including AI. 

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.

Researchers in Germany have developed a 3D culture of pancreatic cells to better replicate the ones found in humans, contributing to diabetes research. 

A new feature by EARA Swiss Ambassador, Rémi Cartier, examines the current use and limitations of “organoids” that are becoming a widely used tool in biomedical research but emphasises they cannot yet replace animal studies. 

Research from Switzerland revealed that immune cells inefficacy for cancer treatment in ageing patients can be reverted. 

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. 

Researchers in France and Austria have discovered that skin bacteria can directly interfere in the protection against radiation that usually causes sunburn.  

New research from Sweden has shown that combinations of prescribed drugs may influence sex-specific brain function.  Polypharmacy –...

Researchers in the United States successfully implanted a synthetic aorta artery in rats, a potential advancement in the treatment of severe cardiovascular diseases. 

Researchers in Belgium have successfully replaced defective brain immune cells (microglia) in mice – potentially a breakthrough in the...