The US is abandoning a controversial animal test to assess whether a chemical provokes allergies. The test requires large numbers of guinea pigs to develop skin rashes. From now on, regulatory agencies will require a less stressful test which analyses lymph nodes from the ears of mice. Although the US generally lags behind other nations in cutting down on tests that cause animal suffering, the guinea pig test is still used in Europe.
To continue reading, today with our introductory offers
Advertisement
More from New ÒÁÈ˾þÃ
Explore the latest news, articles and features
Mind
The relationship recession is even bigger for Gen Z than we thought
News
Technology
Killer robots are here – we must finally decide whether to accept them
Leader
Technology
Quantum computer quickly mines cryptocurrency while using less energy
News
Mind
How to sparkle in conversation with strangers
Comment
Popular articles
Trending New ÒÁÈ˾þà articles
1
The relationship recession is even bigger for Gen Z than we thought
2
What is a ‘normal’ memory slowdown, and when should I worry?
3
Hundreds of new moons are revealing our solar system's violent history
4
El Niño has started and the weather could get weird
5
Fully autonomous drones have killed human soldiers for the first time
6
First quantum grandfather clock could probe where gravity comes from
7
We may finally have a cure for many different autoimmune conditions
8
Pancreatic cancer halted by virus injection in three patients
9
Understanding anorexia’s grip on the brain could unlock new therapies
10
Striking photos show how sands are encroaching on oases in the Sahara
