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Good Science Digest

Find out what Physicians Committee scientists have to say about the latest obstacles and advances in replacing animal use with human-relevant methods in research, testing, and education.

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  2. Jun 5, 2026
Ensuring the World’s Largest Funder of Medical Research Prioritizes Nonanimal Methods

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is in the process of updating its strategic plan, which will steer its funding of medical research across the U.S. for the next five years. Physicians Committee scientists and experts have provided input on high-level policy needs to transition away from animal experiments—like supporting workforce development and replacing animal facilities with infrastructure better suited for more ethical and effective 21st century science.

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  2. Mar 10, 2025
Transgenic Mice Are Poor Models for Human Disease

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  2. Mar 7, 2025
A Biotechnology Showcase: Highlights From Our AAAS Workshop on Human-Specific Research

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  2. Mar 7, 2025
Congress Should Advance Plan to Cut Spending on Federally Funded Animal Experiments

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  2. Mar 5, 2025
The Physicians Committee Is Accelerating Nonanimal Methods at the 64th Annual Meeting of the Society of Toxicology, March 16-20

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  2. Jan 29, 2025
Creating Training Opportunities in New Approach Methodologies for Early-Career Researchers

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  2. Jan 29, 2025
Newly Re-Established Advisory Committee Opens Door for NIH Restructuring

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  2. Jan 23, 2025
Ending Monkey Experiments Will Help Human Medicine

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  2. Jan 17, 2025
Some Scientists Prefer Animal Studies—And It’s a Barrier for Those Aiming to Use More Effective, Nonanimal Approaches

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  2. Dec 20, 2024
Physicians Committee’s Comprehensive Engagement With the NIH About Its Next Strategic Plan

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