Month: February 2021

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Smarter Science is Saving Animals

As part of our long-standing commitment to advancing science without harming animals, each year, thanks to your generosity, NAVS awards a grant to the International Foundation for Ethical Research (IFER).…

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Why do researchers continue to experiment on animals?

At NAVS, we often discuss how the differences between humans and other animal species make translating data from animal experiments to people problematic. So how do scientists continue to justify…

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The Promise of Microphysiological Systems

Last month, NAVS attended a virtual meeting hosted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine entitled “Microphysiological Systems (MPS): Bridging Human and Animal Research.” We were excited to…

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Humane alternatives are more effective than harmful animal use

NAVS has long advocated for the use of animal-free alternatives, not only for scientific research, but also in education, for activities such as dissection. In addition to sparing animals’ lives,…