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The 3Rs Principles in Cosmetic and Self-care Industry: the Regulation that Prioritises Animal Welfare

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Cruelty-free cosmetics have emerged as a powerful statement within the beauty industry and Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), reflecting a growing consumer consciousness on the ethical treatment of animals. In 2004 the European Union (EU) introduced a ban on animal testing on finished products.

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Ubiquitous pyrogens and 3D cancer models

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How can this finding potentially reduce the reliance on animal testing in the field of cancer drug testing? 3D printing allows innovators to produce complex structures and intricate organ models, which can be used to study diseases and test new therapies in a more realistic and efficient manner.

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4 Unique Challenges of Oncology Trials

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Because of this, oncology researchers may only have access to minimal existing scientific literature related to cell-based data and animal testing to predict an investigational therapy’s effect on human factors. This exacerbates the problem of working within a limited treatment population.

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Human neuronal cells: possibilities in drug safety testing

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Our approach to seizure liability screening is especially pertinent in the context of the recent FDA modernization act which allows applicants to use methods other than animal testing to establish drug safety and effectiveness. 26 Outside of drug safety, we also plan to adapt our model to anti-epileptic drug discovery.

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Distinguishing the Roles of Preclinical vs. Clinical CROs in Clinical Research

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In the field of clinical research , this pipeline can be broken down into several stages and processes specifically designed to rigorously validate the safety and efficacy of new drugs and treatments. The two broadest categories of drug development can be separated into the preclinical and clinical research stages.

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Exploring alternatives to animal testing in drug discovery

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Animal testing plays a significant role in pre-clinical research and therefore requires the use of millions of animals. million scientific procedures involving live animals were carried out in 2020. million scientific procedures involving live animals were carried out in 2020. In Britain, 2.88 In Britain, 2.88

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Article FDA Thank You FDA proposes first update to orthopedic device coating guidance since 1990s

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Finally, the agency recommends bench testing for evaluating the effect of the coating process on the device’s performance, including comparative physical and chemical testing of the coated substrate and comparative fatigue testing of the coated substrate.

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