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Lab Notes: Can we replace lab animals?

Lab Notes: Can we replace lab animals?

Humans have done experiments on animals for thousands of years — but animal testing has always been controversial because of the concerns for animal welfare. Recently, there have been more and more efforts to find alternatives to lab animals. So how is this quest going? What's on the horizon – and will we ever get rid of lab animals completely? You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more. Get in touch with us: [email protected] Featuring: Darren Saunders, New South Wales deputy chief scientist and engineer This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal and Menang Noongar people.

The Science Show - Separate stories podcast · Australian Broadcasting Corporation

April 2, 202610m 49s

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Show Notes

Humans have done experiments on animals for thousands of years — but animal testing has always been controversial because of the concerns for animal welfare. Recently, there have been more and more efforts to find alternatives to lab animals.

So how is this quest going? What's on the horizon – and will we ever get rid of lab animals completely? 

You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more.

Get in touch with us: [email protected]

Featuring:

  • Darren Saunders, New South Wales deputy chief scientist and engineer

This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal and Menang Noongar people.

Topics

Lab AnimalsDarren SaundersLab Ratslab miceNSW chief scientistlab notesjonathan webb