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Ontario Bans Dog and Cat Research Testing

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a ban on research testing on dogs and cats following revelations from whistleblowers about cruel experiments at the Lawson Research Institute in London, Ont., which has since ceased such research.

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French Biotech Firm Develops Organ-on-a-Chip to Revolutionize Drug Testing

Netri, a French biotech startup, created a microfluidic device to test drug efficacy by measuring neuronal responses to chemical compounds, aiming to replace animal testing and reduce drug development failures; the technology is FDA-approved and seeks to overcome French stem cell regulations.

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Netherlands to Continue Ape Research for Five Years

The Dutch cabinet will continue using apes in medical research for five years, maintaining a breeding program at the BPRC in Rijswijk despite calls to reduce the practice. Minister Bruins supports this, citing the importance of research on life-threatening diseases and the unique genetic similarity ...

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Italian Court Postpones Ruling on Beagle Experiments

A Lazio court postponed until June 10th a decision on whether Aptuit can resume experiments on 1,600 beagles, prompting protests from animal rights activists who allege mistreatment and killing of animals at the company's labs, with investigations still ongoing.

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Monkey Experiments at German Primate Center

The German Primate Center in Göttingen uses approximately 100 monkeys annually for research, primarily in infection research, neuroscience, and cardiology. The facility emphasizes responsible research practices and adherence to high standards for animal welfare.

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Planarian Flatworms Offer Ethical Alternative in Psychiatric Drug Research

Researchers in the UK discovered that planarian flatworms respond to psychiatric drugs similarly to mammals, potentially reducing the need for animal testing while offering insights into developing treatments for schizophrenia and addiction.

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German State Shows Sharp Drop in Euthanized Lab Animals

Thuringia, Germany, saw a 41 percent decrease in euthanized surplus lab animals in 2023 to 6,498, exceeding the national reduction of 22 percent to almost 1.4 million; improved breeding and animal relocation contribute, but complete replacement with alternative methods remains a challenge.

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Netherlands to Continue Ape Experiments for Medical Research

The Dutch cabinet will continue using apes in medical research for five years, maintaining a breeding program at the BPRC in Rijswijk despite ongoing debates and parliamentary requests for reduction, citing the importance of researching life-threatening diseases and emphasizing a future focus on alt...

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NIDA Beagle Experiments Spark Outrage, FDA Declares Animal Testing Unnecessary

Two US Representatives revealed that the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) spent $2 million on experiments involving 44 beagles given high doses of cocaine for a year before being euthanized; this sparked outrage and calls for reform in animal testing, leading the FDA to declare animal testing...

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