Cell-based technologies, ranging from conventional cell culture to more complex engineered models such as organoids and organ-on-chip systems, are becoming increasingly important for biomedical research, drug development and toxicology. By generating information before animal studies are undertaken, they contribute to the Reduction of animal use in research. Depending on the scientific context, they may even […]

This report looks at if and how Swiss scientists are going beyond legal compliance in how they implement the Culture of Care.

Published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science, this article looks at how the 3Rs can be best advanced and reflects on the framework with regard to animal needs and ethical responsibility.

This project gathered data from semi-structured interviews to four animal facility managers with some pilot experience on tunnel handling within their facilities, and from 20 animal caretakers who have experienced tunnel handling.