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Explore the animal cell! The nucleus, mitochondria, and ribosomes each play a vital role in keeping life going. #VAVAClasses #NEET #NEETBiology #AnimalCell #ScienceExplained #BiologyBasics

📢 GeroScience #CallForPapers focusing on the challenges of studying animal models for translational geroscience research and the interventions that target fundamental aging processes. Read more in the comments and submit at the link ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gHju4FMS #translationalgeroscience #mice #rats #domesticatedanimals #nonhumanprimates #comparativebiology #animalresearch #AgeRelatedDiseases

🐭🔬 Lab Animals: Tiny Heroes Behind Life-Saving Discoveries! 🔬🐭 Have you ever wondered how new medicines are tested before they reach us? Meet the unsung heroes of science—lab animals, especially mice and rats! 🐀❤️ These small creatures play a huge role in advancing medicine. Their genetic makeup is astonishingly similar to humans, which makes them ideal for studying human diseases. From diabetes to cancer and even Alzheimer's, these animals have paved the way for treatments that save millions of lives. Without their contributions, life-saving discoveries would take much longer or might not happen at all. 🌍✨ 💡 Why rats and mice? They're small, easy to care for, and reproduce quickly. Their biology is close enough to ours for meaningful insights. Of course, researchers follow strict ethical guidelines to ensure humane treatment and minimize suffering. Each experiment aims to improve human and animal health while respecting the lives of these amazing creatures. Next time you hear about a breakthrough drug, remember the tiny paws that made it possible. Let’s celebrate these incredible contributors to science! 🌟 #research #veterinary #lab_animal

🌞 Let me share with you one of the articles launched in Volume 3, Issue 4 of our journal！ 🌈 "Neuropathological insights from SHANK3 mutant animal models" 🔗 Read: https://lnkd.in/g49mVt2R #CRISPR/Cas9 #animal models #SHANK3 #neurodegeneration

This prospective animal study aimed to mimic arthropathic and neuropathic changes seen in human Charcot Foot in diet-induced obese mice by inducing neuro-trauma through treadmill running. Read in FAI: https://lnkd.in/g8VKgij7

🚨 In case you missed it, the latest Animals in Science statistics were released by the UK government recently. Of the 1.47 million animal experiments conducted, over 1.28 million were for tackling human diseases or testing treatments for human use. That's more than 87%! What's more, progress has slowed, despite huge public support for an end to animal experimentation. The number of experiments only decreased by 3% in 2023 - this is compared to a 10% drop the year before that. We want to change this and drive forward a focus on replacement in science. Read our full update on these new statistics: https://lnkd.in/gU8qvtmy #AnimalResearch #EndAnimalExperiments #Vivisection

Great short video from Understanding Animal Research. So far, for ethical, economical, and practical reasons, rodents (mice and rats) 🐭🐀 are currently the most used animals in preclinical studies. However, it's essential to acknowledge the significant role that experiments involving larger animals, like sheep and swine 🐑🐷, play in advancing our understanding of neurological disorders. Unlike rodents with their lissencephalic brains, larger species possess gyrencephalic brains, akin to humans 🧠, and exhibit a higher white-to-gray matter ratio closer to our own. These factors are pivotal in comprehending the development of neurodegenerative diseases and underscore the importance of exploring diverse animal models. By leveraging insights from both rodent and larger animal models, we can bridge the gap between preclinical studies and clinical applications more effectively, ultimately driving advancements in Neuroscience. #AnimalResearch #Neuroscience #BrainHealth

In 2024, we embraced new opportunities to develop drugs for rare diseases while staying committed to reducing animal testing. We achieve this by utilizing innovative approaches, such as generating multiparametric data through in vitro models, which are alternatives for animal health research and human health studies. #phdlife #scientists #molecularbiology #genetics #lifesciences #inspirational #reduceanimaltesting

Great takeaways from the webinar on "Preclinical animal models studying neurological diseases ". Excited to implement these strategies in my work. #professionaldevelopment #webinar

SAVE THE DATE! Exciting news for those interested in alternative large animal models! Join us for a one-day scientific conference to discuss minipig care, handling, and use in biomedical research. Register now: https://lnkd.in/dcibBeg9 #ScientificConference #MinipigResearch #BiomedicalResearch #AnimalModels