laboratory animals

A federal judge ruled that Envigo can finalize the sales for 500 of its remaining 3,000 research dogs, but it needs to improve the safety and health of the animals remaining at its facilities while federal officials decide their fate.

Under an area-wide “shelter in place” order, scientists at some of the world’s leading universities scramble to continue working while confined to their homes.

Organisms with unusual genomes are helping scientists investigate gene regulation, evolution, and development.

The drop may be due to fewer inspections, but critics say the USDA also appears to be avoiding documenting the violations.

Tips for accommodating students with animal helpers in laboratory courses.

Health and Human Services plans to review all research involving human fetal tissue.

A report finds a decline in the number of experiments involving animals in 2017, noting a particular decrease in procedures on dogs and primates.