ANIMAL RESEARCH

Apr 26 2026HEALTH

New Insights on N-acetyl Cysteine and Pesticide Toxicity

Researchers recently examined how a common supplement might protect lungs from damage caused by a widely used pesticide. The study focused on alpha-cypermethrin, a chemical found in many insect sprays. When male rats were exposed to this pesticide, their lung tissue showed signs of stress and damage

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Oct 29 2025ENVIRONMENT

Monkeys on the Run: A Puzzling Escape in Mississippi

In Mississippi, a strange situation unfolded when three monkeys escaped after a truck crash. The truck was carrying research monkeys, but no one is sure who owns them or where they were headed. This has left authorities with many questions. Initially, officials thought only one monkey had escaped,

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Feb 28 2025SCIENCE

Lab Animals in Limbo: NIH's Money Moves

The world of scientific research is buzzing with uncertainty. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has proposed a significant cut in indirect costs reimbursements to research institutions. This move could have a huge impact on facilities that house and care for millions of research animals, like

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Feb 22 2025SCIENCE

Spotlight on Animal Studies: Are We Doing It Right?

Animal research is crucial for understanding diseases and developing new treatments. But, how reliable is the research? How well is it reported? And what about bias? These are important questions. A new tool, CRIME-Q, is designed to help. It acts like a detective, evaluating the quality of

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Dec 12 2024SCIENCE

The Meaning Behind Volunteering in Animal Research

Have you ever wondered what scientists mean when they talk about animals "volunteering" for research? It turns out that this term has a lot of different meanings in the scientific world. This topic was explored by researchers who looked at how scientists use animals in behavioral and psychological s

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