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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. Feb 3, 2026
Congress Urges NIH on Forced Swim Tests and Cephalopod Oversight Following Physicians Committee Advocacy

Congress made meaningful strides in this year’s National Institutes of Health funding bill by directing federal spending away from the forced swim and tail suspension tests and calling for strengthening research protections for cephalopods.