Mice like to explore and rest in tunnels. Acclimating mice to tunnels also helps handle them in a way that is comfortable and safe for the mouse and their caretaker. This handling procedure can also be used by researchers when mice are on their study protocols.
Home / Animal Groups / Farm Animals Animal Group: Farm Animals Farm animals make up less than 0.5% -less than one half of one percent- of animals in biomedical research. Species include dairy and beef cattle, sheep, goats, swine, poultry, and horses. These animals are needed for a…
The tunnel handling technique provides a safe, comfortable way for mice to be picked up and moved to another enclosure or procedure area. Tunnels are often left in the home environment so mice can use them to climb on or hide. This helps make the handling experience a…
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…
Golden Syrian hamsters are susceptible to a virus called SV40 which is related to human-associated viruses in a family called polyomaviruses. SV40 is a virus that causes cancer in hamsters making them a valuable model for studying how these types of viruses may cause cancer in humans in…
The field of comparative oncology leverages other mammals’ cancers to develop better human treatments.
Adelaide researchers believe their breakthrough in stem cell transplantation therapy, developed in mice, could eventually provide a cure for cystic fibrosis.
Nanoparticles carrying two drugs can cross the blood-brain barrier and shrink glioblastoma tumors.
Thousands of axons grew from the transplants and connected to damaged primate tissue, the first such demonstration in primates.
Rabbits in this research facility are socially housed in runs with paper bedding, tunnels, dividers, toys, and treats, providing them with opportunities to hop, dig, play and forage for treats. The rabbits are identified with non-toxic ear markers that allow caregivers and researchers to track them and their…
The photos on this website are provided to assist you with your educational needs.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.EXCEPT where photos include another credit. See About Us page for links to specific photo permissions.