A study in the UK and the Netherlands has uncovered how early nerve damage can sometimes lead to self-repair. It used zebrafish, mice and brain tissue from people with multiple sclerosis (MS). 

Researchers in France, Germany and Greece have observed how tree-living (arboreal) mammals, including primates and rodents, move effectively in trees, discovering patterns that provide insight into how primates acquired upright posture.  

An international team of researchers has shown that a specific brain region is responsible for awakening fully anesthetised macaques, providing new insight into consciousness.  

An episode of the Dutch documentary series ‘Focus’ looks at animal research in the Netherlands, with a particular focus on non-human primate (NHP) research at the EARA member Biomedical Primate Research Centre (BPRC). The programme explores how these studies are carried out and why NHPs are used in some areas of biomedical research. 

Researchers in the UK have performed gene-editing in wax moths for the first time, opening avenues to use them as a replacement for rodents in some types of research, particularly infection. 

Group photo from the long Covid Discovery Day, bringing together representatives from AMACOP, CNB-CSIC, and EARA EARA’s Patient Discovery  Project, which raises awareness among patient groups about the role of biomedical research, including the ethical use of animals, while creating a space for informed dialogue, has reached Spain for the first time through a Discovery Day hosted by EARA member the National Centre for Biotechnology (CNB-CSIC)  in collaboration with the Madri

UK newspaper The Times recently reported renewed efforts to introduce a genetically modified purple tomato into British supermarkets, following prior testing in mice.  The purple tomato was developed by researchers at the John Innes Centre by introducing two genes, through gene editing. They introduced genes from the snapdragon (Antirrhinum) into tomatoes, enabling the accumulation of antioxidants called anthocyanins. These compounds are also found in blueberries and blackbe

Researchers in Spain have eliminated pancreatic cancer in mice using a combination of three drugs that target genes involved in tumour growth.  Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, with around 87% of patients expected to die within five years of diagnosis. This disease often develops silently deep within the abdomen, and by the time it is detected, it has usually spread to other organs, making surgery difficult or impossible. While chemotherapy can kill cancer c

This week, the popular German YouTube channel Tomatolix published a behind-the-scenes video exploring animal research at EARA member Hannover Medical School (MHH). The video offers a clear example of transparency in action, with scientists openly explaining why some research still requires animals and how efforts are being made to minimise harm and develop alternatives that could reduce their use.  Felix, the channel’s host, witnesses how animals are housed and cared for, i

A study in Canada showed that exercise and stimulating environments protect the brain’s defensive barrier in mice exposed to chronic stress, preventing depression-like symptoms.  Depression is one of the most prevalent mental disorders, affecting more than 300 million people worldwide, and chronic stress is a significant risk factor.   Scientists at EARA member  Université Laval  demonstrated that when mice were exposed to chronic social stress, induced by encounters with a d