This nude mouse rests on a caregiver's finger during a health check. "Nude" mice have a genetic change that affects both hair growth and development of the immune system. Because of their reduced immune function, they have been especially important in areas of research where scientists need to…
Epilepsy affects both people and dogs. Like people, dogs can develop epilepsy naturally and experience recurring seizures. Studying epilepsy in dogs can help researchers better understand the condition and evaluate new approaches to diagnosis and treatment, with the potential to benefit both human and veterinary medicine. Research involving…
Researchers perform a fetal ultrasound on a pregnant rhesus monkey to study the link between the Zika virus and birth defects. They are trying to learn how, when and where the virus infects the fetus and causes disease. When an adult male is infected, the virus is cleared…
Pigs share several important similarities with people that make them valuable in diabetes research. Their digestive system, metabolism and pancreas have features that can help scientists investigate how the body regulates blood sugar and what happens when that regulation breaks down. Pigs have also contributed to the development…
Zebrafish are vertebrates that share similar developmental features with humans. They are powerful models for studying early development, given that their eggs are transparent and develop externally.
Be an Advocate for Science! There are many ways you can participate in advocacy for safe, life-saving research. Scroll down to learn more! Share Our World! Animal research contributes greatly to medical progress that helps both animals and humans to live longer and healthier lives. Share our information…
Hamsters play an important role in helping scientists assess the efficacy of vaccines. Hamsters and humans share similar physiology and immune responses.. In these carefully designed studies, hamsters receive precise doses of a vaccine while being gently monitored by trained caregivers. Their enclosures are enriched to support natural…
Hamsters participating in vaccine safety studies now benefit from double decker housing originally created for rats. After some training, they climb ladders and explore multiple levels, staying active and engaged. Their housing also makes it easier for caregivers to interact with them through the wide opening. These hamsters…
Ovarian cancer, affecting 225,000 women annually, is often diagnosed late, leading to high fatality rates. The chicken, mirroring human ovarian cancer, provides a crucial model for early detection research, potentially saving lives.
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