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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

New Tools for The Generation of peptide- and Antibody-Based Ligands in Vitro: Reduction of Antibody Production in Experimental Animals
Topic: Reduction

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Biomax US-Human and Rhesus Fixed Tissue
Topic: Tissue Banks

National Disease Research Interchange (NDRI)
Topic: Tissue Banks

ZenBio-Human Tissue
Topic: Tissue Banks

US Biorepositories directory
Topic: Tissue Banks

Cambridge Human Biology Research Ethics

Cambridge Human Biology Research Ethics Committee considers applications for ethical approval for research programmes in human biology and the use of tissues.

Topic: Tissue Banks

Animal Behaviour Cor-Phenotype-US
Topic: Behaviour

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