Last November, the UK government announced a bold plan to phase out animal testing in some areas of research. Animal tests for skin irritation are scheduled for elimination this year, and some studies ...

The government has detailed for the first time how it aims to fulfil its manifesto pledge to work toward phasing out animal testing. The new plans include replacing animal testing for some major ...

The National Institutes of Health recently announced a landmark initiative to expand human-based science while reducing animal use. The world’s largest funder of biomedical and public health research ...

Each year on April 24, scientists, advocates, and policymakers around the world mark World Day for Laboratory Animals—a ...

The use of animals for scientific research has a long history and has led to major medical advances, but we should not forget ...

Every year, millions of animals are used in laboratories, and for many people, the image is immediate and uncomfortable: ...

After decades of campaigning, the tide is finally turning on the use of animals in laboratory experiments. The government - soon to be followed by the EU - has published its strategy to make such ...

When Americans send their hard-earned money to Washington, they expect it to be used wisely to secure our borders, to defend our nation, and to provide essential services that protect our citizens.