Death Of Animal Testing

An interesting article in June 18th issue of C&E News predicting reduced animal testing in favour of experiments utilising human cells and components by the USA National Research Council. They say advances in systems biology and methods to test cells in vitro is reaching the stage where it will provide more information on human toxicity than high-dose in vivo testing on animals.

This may cheer our Venturefest Yorkshire Business Plan winner, Kirkstall Ltd. who are developing a multi-chamber bioreactor that utilises human cells. To read the NRC report, click here.