Rats are the third most used animal in UK research, which means that modern medicine owes a lot to these wonderful creatures! In scientific research, it is important that animals are looked after to the best of our abilities, not just for the animals well-being, but because stress and illness can cause animals to behave differently, invalidating the results of a test. | Understanding Animal Research

Lab life: behind the lens 📸🐭 Our new series features short clips of real laboratory animals which we have filmed in facilities across the UK. Starting with a a quick peek into the world of guinea pigs at Imperial College London London. All video footage was filmed by UAR in UK research facilities, licensed by the UK Home Office and regulated under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. Watch more videos on animal research at www.uar.org.uk/resources or www.youtube.com/@understandinganim

Curious about the evolving landscape of lab animal use in research? In this episode of Sounds of Science join, Chris Magee, Head of Policy & Media, Understanding Animal Research – UK and Naomi Charalambakis, Director of Science Policy & Communications, Americans for Medical Progress – US, for a deep dive into the latest directives from the US FDA and the EU. Listen now: https://okt.to/eI3PVc | Charles River Labs | Facebook