Better Science Alternatives to Animal Research By John McArdle, PhD., NEAVS Science Advisor NEAVS' new report is detailed, user-friendly and proactive. It contains substantive and persuasive arguments on the development and use of alternatives; descriptions of tests and their replacements; and details on how regulatory change can immediately reduce the number of animals used in labs.  The NEAVS Report effectively refutes specious arguments of the animal research industry, and shows the scientific advantages of alternatives. Bolster your ethical arguments with scientific fact. Permission to use material from this report is granted on condition of acknowledgement.  Print full report>> Contents INTRODUCTION Biomedical Research Production and Testing of Biologicals Education Product Development and Safety Testing PROBLEMS WITH IN VIVO ANIMAL-BASED METHODS AREAS OF ANIMAL EXPLOITATION AND ADOPTION OF ALTERNATIVES TESTING ALTERNATIVES Acute Toxicity Chronic Toxicity Computers and Toxicology Ocular Toxicity Skin Toxicity Genotoxicity / Mutagenicity and Carcinogenicity Toxicokinetics / Biokinetics – ADME Pyrogen Testing Phototoxicity Embryotoxicity / Teratogenicity Endocrine Disruptors Metabolic Toxicity Nephro (Kidney) Toxicity Neuro (Brain/Nerve) Toxicity Toxicogenomics ALTERNATIVES AND BIOLOGICALS ALTERNATIVES AND EDUCATION RESISTANCE TO ALTERNATIVES CHALLENGES TO ALTERNATIVES CRUELTY-FREE IN VITRO WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE PERSONAL CHOICES ALTERNATIVES LINKS Basic Research Alternatives Links Testing Alternatives Links Education Alternatives Links Alternatives Databases Links << Next Section>>

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