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3 days agoGovernment sets out plan to phase out animal experiments
Government plans to replace some animal safety tests by 2025 and cut dog and primate use in medicine testing by at least 35% by 2030.
The UK government has unveiled a new £75 million strategy to accelerate the phase-out of animal testing in scientific research, setting out a clear roadmap to replace existing experiments with cutting-edge alternatives such as organ-on-a-chip systems, artificial intelligence modelling, and 3D bioprinted human tissues. Science Minister Lord Vallance announced the plan on Tuesday, calling it a "roadmap for innovation and compassion" that will help the UK become a global leader in non-animal testing methods.