Smart Spaces for Smarter Studies
Animals needed for research are provided with an environment that allows them to engage in natural behaviors. Housing for rats provide the opportunity for climbing, foraging, standing on hind-limbs, gnawing and socializing. Optimal environments reduce stress and support overall health. In drug safety studies, where scientists assess how new medicines affect the body, minimizing stress helps produce more reliable results. When rats are comfortable and mentally stimulated, researchers can better observe subtle changes in health and behavior linked to a drug’s safety profile.
