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Animal Research News

Animal Research

Animal research also known as animal testing or animal experimentation involves the use of non-human organisms as test subjects in experiments.  Animal research provides scientists insights into disease etiology, medical advancement and drug development.
 
Animals are also used is non-medical experiments such as chemical, food, drug, cosmetic tests and consumer product testing. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Articles about Animal Research

  • Animal rescue comic book seeks funding help

    Mon, Jan 14 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Illustrated series would highlight a 'a new type of superhero' who risks it all to save animals in need.

  • Underwater robots hear 9 endangered whales

    Thu, Jan 10 2013 at 11:37 AM

    The information the robots provided is essential for understanding the whale's behavior in the Gulf of Maine.

  • Bonobos buy friends with bananas

    Fri, Jan 04 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Sharing with strangers is not unique to humans, according to a new study by Duke University anthropologists, whether it's motivated by altruism or affability.

  • Human hands evolved for fighting

    Thu, Dec 20 2012 at 1:29 PM

    According to new research, the shape of human hands may have been naturally selected so that humans could better beat their opponents.

  • Dinosaurs born to be big

    Thu, Dec 20 2012 at 10:45 AM

    A skew toward giant sizes generally happened toward the end of major time periods, likely the result of long exposures to stable environments.

  • Fossils prove that huge 'sea monster' ruled ancient rivers

    Thu, Dec 20 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Researchers plan to investigate the new fossils to learn about the massive beast's biology and physiology.

  • The 10 weirdest animal discoveries of 2012

    Wed, Dec 19 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Snakes with tentacles and carnivorous harp sponge and zombie worms, oh my!

  • New slow loris discovered in Borneo

    Mon, Dec 17 2012 at 11:08 AM

    The newly identified species illustrate the breadth of biodiversity yet to be discovered in the jungles of Borneo and nearby islands.

  • What dolphins and crickets have in common

    Mon, Dec 17 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Despite being so far apart in evolutionary terms, dolphins and crickets may both use a sound-transmitting lipid to hear things.

  • Porcupine quills inspire new medical needles and adhesives

    Tue, Dec 11 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Needles need to go in easily, but medical adhesives need to hold. Porcupine quills do both.

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