Tag Archives: animal testing

NIH Suspends Funding for Testing on Chimps and Other News of the Week

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Shala Howell

NIH suspends funding for testing on chimps. We start this week with a follow-up to a previous Caterpickle which mentioned that the NIH was preparing a report on the usefulness of chimps in biomedical and behavioral research. Yesterday, the New … Continue reading →

Posted in Science | Tagged animal testing, jumping cockroach, medical research on chimps, National Institute of Health, science roundup, shoveling snow causes heart attacks | Leave a comment

Make Way for Teddy! and Other News of the Week

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Shala Howell

Make Way for Teddy: A new study from the University of Copenhagen shows that veterinary schools are finally catching on to something Four-Year-Olds everywhere have known for generations. Practicing basic medical techniques on stuffed animals can reduce stress, increase confidence, … Continue reading →

Posted in Science | Tagged animal testing, Cronopio dentiacutus, Dinosaur, lab animals, Paleontology, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, saber-toothed squirrel, science roundup, veterinary medical training | 1 Comment

Tag Archives: animal testing

NIH Suspends Funding for Testing on Chimps and Other News of the Week

Make Way for Teddy! and Other News of the Week

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