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 Oregon National Primate Research Center in 2010. (Mike Perrault) The National Institutes of Health said this week it planned to curb the use of animals in medical testing, a move that could hurt ...

Larry Carbone offers an insider's perspective on the ethics of using animals in invasive research, the need for more compassion, and what must be done immediately on their behalf.

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...

A screaming monkey grips its cage’s bars. Another primate appears distressed as it is being supervised by a lab worker.

Focus on animal or public health through the interdisciplinary master's or Ph.D. in animal and veterinary science at the University of Wyoming. You’ll learn from UW faculty who are experts in various ...

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 ...