The Academy is working to address all aspects of animals in research, from engaging in debate about how to regulate the use of animals in research, to efforts to improve the openness of organisations that are involved in animal research.
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The Academy of Medical Sciences
Topic: Ethics
The Biosciences Federation Animal Science Group
The Biosciences Federation Animal Science Group was established in December 2002 and launched in September 2003 as an umbrella organisation to promote interaction within the biosciences community, particularly in areas of research and teaching; to provide information to assist the formulation of scientific policy; and, perhaps most challenging of all, to debate the ethical issues surrounding recent advances in the biosciences (see previous report by Nancy Rothwell).
Topic: Ethics
NC3Rs- National Centre for the Replacement Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research
Topic: Ethics
Species specific
Fish Arthritis Research
According to a new study in eLife, arthritis is much more widespread in the animal kingdom than previously suspected.
Topic: Fish
NC3Rs- Quantifying the Potential of Skin Swabbing as a Refinement for DNA Sampling of Laboratory Fish
The recent development of skin swabbing techniques - which produce sufficient DNA for PCR amplification - potentially offers a refined procedure with enormous impact for fish welfare.
Topic: Fish
RSPCA- Guidance on the Housing and Care of Zebrafish
Topic: Fish
Evaluating and Optimizing Fish Health and Welfare During Experimental Procedures
Topic: Fish
Your Genome- Xenopus Used in Research
Topic: Xenopus
Standardized Welfare Terms for the Zebrafish Community
Topic: Fish
Amphibian Biology and Husbandry
Topic: Xenopus
Zebrafish Health and Welfare Glossary
Website for the welfare terms and now also includes severity score.
Topic: Fish
Xenopus Laevis as a Model System-Labome World of Laboratories
Topic: Xenopus