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It was a big day for the UK on the 19th of February as members of Parliament discussed the transition away from using animals in science research and testing. Pledging to put funding towards replacement methods. While demonstrators held forth at Parliament Square
Where does Europe stand with the innovation and development of non-animal methods? New opportunities for stakeholders will soon emerge as the European Commission develops roadmap towards phasing out animal testing. Click picture above for more information
Scientists discovered how to make a blood thinner via bioengineering. Concluding that cells derived from pig intestines are no longer needed. “The discovery is an example of how universities can drive research and development of new life-saving drugs and technologies”
Animal immune systems function very differently to humans, and what is safe and effective for an animal may not be for a human and vice versa. A growing number of pharma and biotech groups are exploring the potential of alternative research methods. CytoReason counts Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline among its partners
Mini 3D model of human bone marrow combines a scaffolding of silk protein and culture of patient-derived cells to recreate the human bone marrow environment where platelets are produced. “This device is a significant improvement over previous models, requiring only a very small sample of blood to recreate platelet production." Di Buduo
“In 2017, 23 million animals were impacted by science. I'm asking The European Commission to do more with concrete goals to replace animals in specific scientific areas. Targeted funding, education and broad collaborations are key to making innovative models and technologies the new normal.” Michal Wiezik MEP
When TV Presenter Eamonn Holmes was sent a news article about dogs being bred on 'factory farms' and then force fed chemicals in 'painful' experiments at MBR Acres in Cambridgeshire. He took to social media immediately:“Dear God why do we continue to betray the trust of an animal that loves us the most. This is Evil.” Eamonn Holmes
With a 667 to 4 vote. “While the past decade has seen amazing new developments in alternatives to animal testing, policymakers, regulators and parts of the scientific community are yet to fully recognise the potential of these new methods. The resolution we voted on today aims to accelerate the shift in mentalities, regulation and funding,” MEP Tilly Metz
LPT in Hamburg-Neugraben closed in February 2020 after animal rights activists discovered that dogs and monkeys were mistreated. “This is a major victory for all those involved in the investigation and for all those who have campaigned tirelessly in Germany and around Europe for animal tests to end at the facility.” Dr. Katy Taylor
Supporting Will Young’s demonstration at MBR Acres in Cambridgeshire. Irish TV and Radio presenter Ryan Tubridy said: “He is doing the right thing, ultimately.” While Will may have looked like he was alone, numerous campaigners stood on the opposite side of the road, chanting for the beagles to be freed and holding up their own signs.
In Global News Researchers at Cincinnati Children's are working on multi-layered sophisticated stomach organoids, with distinct glands and nerve cells. “Our vision at Cincinnati Children’s CuSTOM is to use new innovative stem cell and organoid technologies to change the outcome of regenerative medicine in the 21st Century.”
“My wish for 2022: an ambitious EU action plan to phase-out the use of animals in science for good.
The ball is currently in the Commission’s court, after the European Parliament adopted a resolution in September 2021, calling for such a plan.”
Tilly Metz MEP
tells SAFRIreland