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Maria Vlastara
Jul 18, 20221 min read
Combatting bacterial infection
A powerful new semi-natural anti-bacterial substance has been developed by researchers in Germany to treat infections in mice. The study...
Maria Vlastara
Jul 11, 20221 min read
Treating obesity - mice study
Scientists have found a new approach to treating obesity in mice. Eating disorders are one of the most common causes of a variety of...
Bob Tolliday
Jul 7, 20222 min read
EU Parliament event on animal research
Scientists gave a strong defence of the vital need to use animals in research, at a European Parliament workshop last week, which...
Bob Tolliday
Jun 27, 20221 min read
3Rs and comms awards for researchers
The first ART awards event, hosted by Animal Research Tomorrow, was held last week to recognise innovative projects by early career...
Maria Vlastara
Jun 17, 20221 min read
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 16, 20221 min read
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 16, 20221 min read
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 12, 20221 min read
Bio-bandage speeds healing
A bandage, based on biodegradable polymer and mucins, has been designed to help heal wounds faster in rats. The bandage, developed by...
Maria Vlastara
May 2, 20221 min read
Understanding immune cells with fruit flies
Scientists have taken a step further in understanding how immune cells enter body tissue to fight infections, by studying fruit fly...
Bob Tolliday
Apr 27, 20226 min read
Feature: A momentous year for human health - a look back at biomedical research in 2021
With a spotlight on animals during the recent Biomedical Research Awareness Day (BRAD) and next month's Be Open About Animal Research Day...
Ana Barros
Apr 11, 20221 min read
Monkeys & tests for hearing
Researchers in Germany have developed a touchscreen test, using monkeys, which will help improve the quality and safety of hearing...
Ana Barros
Apr 4, 20221 min read
Muscle strength & animal models
Studies using mice and zebrafish, in Germany and the US, are giving insights into muscle strength and wastage in the study of muscular...
Ana Barros
Apr 4, 20221 min read
#TransparencyThursday
A leading scientist in Germany has spoken about his research involving the use of animals for EARAโs #TransparencyThursday Q&A series on...
Bob Tolliday
Mar 29, 20224 min read
Opinion: Animal research under threat in Germany
Animal research is under threat in Germany. Itโs time for the government to take charge! German legal experts* Klaus Gรคrditz and Matthias...
Ana Barros
Mar 28, 20221 min read
Animal research in Germany
The official system for handling the approval of the use of animals in biomedical research in Germany โis in disarrayโ, according to...
Ana Barros
Mar 7, 20221 min read
3D bioprinting & alternatives
Two European projects are seeking to reduce the use of animals in research by using 3D bioprinting. The BRIGHTER project aims to overcome...
Ana Barros
Mar 7, 20221 min read
Virtual events in March
An event on Culture of Care and Responsible Research is taking place virtualy this week. Hosted by the University Hospital Jena, Germany,...
Ana Barros
Jan 31, 20221 min read
Ernst Strรผngmann video
EARA member, the Ernst Strรผngmann Institute (ESI), Germany, has published a video showcasing its people and research, including the...
Ana Barros
Jan 17, 20221 min read
Free webinar
An online free event takes place next week to discuss animal suffering in science. The webinar, co-organised by the European Federation...
Ana Barros
Dec 27, 20211 min read
Researchers on Instagram in 2021
This year on EARA Intagram, we saw more scientists than ever, coming forward publicly to answer questions about their research using...
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