20.022024February 27, 2024
Temporary experiment ban at French primatology center

Temporary experiment ban at French primatology center

By In International News, Primate Experiments

Pro Anima Scientific Committee has been working for more than 30 years to accelerate the transition to non-animal research for the benefit of our health.

At the request of the Pro Anima Scientific Committee association, the Administrative Court of Strasbourg, by judgment of January 30, 2024, deliberated in favor of the cessation of the activities of the primatology center of the University of Strasbourg (UNISTRA) due to possible risks of environmental contamination.

Since the very beginning of this case, the Pro Anima Scientific Committee has been concerned about the multiple risks linked to experimentation on non-human primates, which could cause health problems and risks for the environment.

To this end, the Committee asked the Huglo-Lepage advocate firm to take charge of this file.

On January 30, 2024 and after several years of proceedings, the Court ruled in favor of stopping the center’s activity, with immediate effect.

14.022024February 20, 2024
Mini Hearts Project at the University of Nottingham

Mini Hearts Project at the University of Nottingham

By In International News

Animal Free Research UK and the Biodiscovery Institute at the University of Nottingham have teamed up to develop cutting edge human stem-cell technology to combat cardiac fibrosis – a major cause of heart failure in the UK affecting 900,000 people annually.

Dubbed the Mini Hearts Project, the research is being led by Professor Chris Denning and his team who are combining latest human-based lab technologies to understand how genetics and drugs interplay to create effective treatments for patients.

09.012024January 9, 2024
Charles River’s plan for massive monkey prison

Charles River’s plan for massive monkey prison

By In Charles River, Primate Experiments

PETA has uncovered a scheme by Charles River Laboratories, the largest importer of monkeys used for laboratory experiments, to build the biggest monkey-holding facility in the history of the U.S., targeting 500 acres of ecologically sensitive land in Texas. The company is going ahead with the proposal despite the objections of local residents and representatives.

18.122023December 18, 2023
2022 Statistical Report for Animal Experiments

2022 Statistical Report for Animal Experiments

By In Irish Animal Statistics

The IAVS condemns the grim toll of almost 93,000 animals in Irish vivisection labs during 2022. The figures only count experiments that are likely to cause the animals pain, distress, suffering and lasting harm. Almost all the animals die during or are killed after the tests, even when they could be rehomed.