The Danish 3R-Center has just supported three projects - each with potential to improve the welfare for laboratory animals.
The three projects are:
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The November issue presents new insights on thermoneutral standards for mice, oral pain management, and several studies with clear 3R perspectives.
Researchers from the University of California have developed a 3D-printed colon model with bioelectronics, enabling research animal use.
Researchers have used CRISPR-Cas9 to knock out the CDX2 gene in stem cells, thereby developing authentic liver cells with enhanced functionality.
On November 13, 2025, NCad will host an interactive conference in Utrecht focusing on the transition to research methods without the use of animals.
£250,000 is available for initiatives aiming end or replace animal testing.
Fondazione Guido Bernardini is hosting an online course (5–6 November 2025) where participants will learn about key aspects to design enrichments.
The NC3Rs planning tool has been further developed in France, where it is used to train researchers. The tool can help optimize experimental design.
On November 4, Klas Abelson will present about refinement of rodent models of high severity
