In certain areas, however, animal research remains essential if we are to understand, prevent and cure cancer. Cancer Research UK only supports research involving animals when there is no alternative.

Effective descriptions in research articles involving animal studies enable researchers to interpret the data, evaluate and replicate findings, and move the science forward. Guidance for the ...

The term 'animal model' describes a living, non-human animal which is used during scientific research for the purposes of investigating human disease. The objectives of the research involving an ...

Today, more than 100 million nonhuman animals (animals) are used in research each year around the world. Although this is a staggering number, it really is a very conservative estimate.

Prior to starting any work with animals all of our research is reviewed by our Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body (AWERB) to meet the highest level of ethical conduct and to ensure that animal ...

Our standards are set out in our Use of Animals in Research policy. All animal research in the UK is controlled by the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act, 1986, amended 2012. Anyone who wants to ...