Posts Tagged ‘Science First’
An “Ethical Framework” for Animal Research
Scientists’ thoughts about animal experimentation have evolved over time, with efforts to replace, reduce and refine the use of animals in research now being actively considered prior to experimentation thanks…
Read MoreNAVS Alumni Spotlight: Humane Science Award Recipient Krithik Seela
In last week’s Science First, we caught up with Kashish Kumar, recipient of the third place NAVS Humane Science Award at the 2021 International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the…
Read MoreNAVS Alumni Spotlight: ISEF Humane Science Award Recipient Kashish Kumar
This week’s Science First “NAVS Alumni Spotlight” catches up with Kashish Kumar, recipient of the NAVS Humane Science Award at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) this year. ISEF…
Read MoreForced Swim Tests on Animals Under Scrutiny
The results of animal studies in biomedical and behavioral research often do not translate to humans. A particular animal test used in depression research has recently been scrutinized for this…
Read MoreFocus 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…
Read MoreMedical 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…
Read MoreNAVS’ 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…
Read MoreHuman 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,…
Read MoreThis 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…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Re-Prioritize our Research Investments
A few months ago, NAVS alerted you to a disturbing effort being made by the animal research community to increase nonhuman primate research for vaccine development. As you may recall,…
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