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Easy-to-read articles about animal testing and research.
Maggie May’s Story: How a 6-Pound Cat Helped Entire Herds of 6-Ton Elephants
Maggie started life as a purpose bred laboratory cat. This means that, if animal research wasn’t around, she wouldn’t be either. Her travels started in 1997 at the University of Georgia where she was placed on a study that could help save the elephants at Kruger National Park in Africa
Thank Animal Research for COVID-19 Vaccines
The race to vaccinate the country is on
Big Jack’s Story: When Big Jack Was Little Jack, She Almost Lost Him to Kidney Disease
Jordan picked out her puppy and named him Big Jack
Echo’s Story: How an Animal Lover and Animal Research Saved This Kitty
Today I’m happy to report the kitty with a purr that can brighten anyone’s day is happy and healthy once again
Cleo’s Story: One Pup’s Tale of Love and Second Chances
A veterinary school student welcomes a visitor – a Dalmatian that’s part of a group brought in from an animal shelter to be spayed and neutered so they could be adopted
‘Great Day for Science’: Pfizer Shares Early Covid Vaccine Analysis
The vaccine candidate proved effective at preventing COVID-19 in trial volunteers who had no prior known SARS-CoV-2 infection
In Memoriam: Travis Roy
The world lost a champion for animal research on Oct. 29. Retired ice hockey player Travis Roy passed away from complications of surgery. Roy was just a few seconds into his first game as a freshman forward for the Boston University Terriers in October 1995 when he...
2 US Coronavirus Patients Survive Double Lung Transplants. Thank You, Animal Research
ECMO, ventilators and transplant techniques saved the lives of a man in his 60s and a woman in her 20s
Conquering Coronavirus Includes Animal Research (Infographic)
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, animal models are part of every drug and vaccine being developed. Animal rights groups are touting vaccines in development such as Moderna’s mRNA-1273 vaccine because they claim these types of vaccines bypassed animal testing....
IVF and Other Fertility Treatments Born from Animal Research
Actor and comedian Amy Schumer has always been known for her honest and raw humor which she also carries into her personal life. Recently, Schumer opened up on social media about her current struggle with infertility and her hopes of having a second child. She posted...
Animal Research STILL Helps Animals, Too!
– By Nelia Dashiell and Eva Maciejewski Recently, the FBR team did some research and discovered a recurring theme in our most popular blog posts over the years, including “How Animal Research Helps Pets,” “Three Major Pet Medications Developed with Animal Testing,”...
The First FDA-Approved Ebola Vaccine: Another Animal Research Victory
On Thursday, December 19, 2019, the FDA announced the approval of Ervebo, the first FDA-approved vaccine for the prevention of the Ebola virus disease. The new vaccine protects against the Zaire species of Ebola virus, which is responsible for more than 11,000 deaths...
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The Flu Vaccine: Another Animal Research Victory
It’s that time of year again where the threat of the flu hangs in the air and people scramble to their local pharmacies to get their annual flu shot. Did you know this life-saving vaccine was created thanks to animal research? In 1918 and 1919, the Spanish Influenza...
FBR Salutes this Year’s Lasker Award Winners
Since its beginning in 1945, the Lasker Awards has been a prestigious achievement that recognizes those who have contributed to breakthrough biological discoveries, clinical research and improvements in human health. The 2019 Lasker Awards were focused on the world of...
Four Major Health Risks for Women and Animal Research’s Role in Treatments
Last summer, we compiled a list of the four major health risks for men and animal research’s vital role in treating them. Now we want to share with you how animal research has helped treat the top four major health risks for women. These four health risks are some...
Who will Survive?
Are you a big fan of “Game of Thrones” (GOT)? The final season of the hit HBO series is on its last episode and most faithful watchers are on the edge of their seats to see who will FINALLY be seated on the Iron Throne. Based on a series of fantasy novels called “A...
Mice in Space
In 2014, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched the Rodent Research Project to study mice in space with the goal to better understand the effects of spaceflight on the human body. Using mice in space has helped researchers discover numerous...