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The Design of Animal Experiments

"The Design of Animal Experiments" is intended for all research scientists who use laboratory animals, with the aim of helping them to design their own experiments more effectively.

Topic: Reduction

Isogenic Strains

Isogenic strains (inbred strains and F1 hybrids) are like immortal clones of genetically identical individuals. The same genotype can be reproduced indefinitely. They have already made a substantial contribution to biomedical research. 

Topic: Reduction

Reducing Mouse Numbers by Measuring Tumour Size Non-Invasively

Scientists at the ICR are increasingly using non-invasive methods to measure the size of tumours in mice – allowing the same mouse to be assessed several times and reducing the overall numbers

Topic: Reduction

SABRE Research UK

Systematic reviews: Evidence from animal research is considered by researchers to be of the lowest quality in medical research.

Topic: Reduction

Ex Vivo Culture Platform for Assessment of Cartilage Repair Treatment Strategies

There is a great need for valuable ex vivo models that allow for assessment of cartilage repair strategies to reduce the high number of animal experiments.

Topic: Reduction

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Animal Behaviour Cor-Phenotype-US
Topic: Behaviour

Animal Behaviour Research-Oxford
Topic: Behaviour

Research Methodology for Behaviour Research
Topic: Behaviour

Guidelines for the Use of Animals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research
Topic: Behaviour

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Naked Mole-Rat Initiative
Topic: Naked mole-rat

Naked Mole-Rat Animal Research Information
Topic: Naked mole-rat

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