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Technology and animals in life sciences research

Biomedical and Life Sciences Ethics
September 2025
1 minute

Consultation response: Technology alternatives to animals in life sciences research

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This response to the POST consultation on alternatives to animal research highlights the potential of emerging technologies to reduce animal use, while emphasising that animal models remain essential in many areas until alternatives are fully validated.

Published: September 2025

  • Response to POST Consultation –Technology alternatives to animals in life sciences research (PDF, 100.19 KB)

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