Month: August 2021

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Focus on Humane Education at International Teachers’ Conference

Last week, NAVS attended the virtual Educators for Animals Conference, sponsored by Humane Canada. This international gathering brought together hundreds of educators from around the world to discuss ways to…

SF August 23

Medical Schools Find Value in Virtual Dissections

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges for educators across the world and forced many of them to rethink the way they deliver course content. For instance, many educators teaching biology…

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NAVS’ Expertise to Shine at Animal Alternatives Conference

The World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences is the longest running series of international scientific meetings focused on the 3 R’s (replacement, refinement and reduction) of animal…

Mini Brain

Human Brain Organoid Model Provides Autism Insights

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) comprise a complex collection of developmental disabilities that can cause considerable behavioral, communication and social challenges. While there are likely many causes of ASD, including biologic,…

Classroom Frog

This school year, respect, don’t dissect!

The beginning of a new school year is right around the corner, and it is important to make this year count for animals used in education. Tens of millions of…