The world is shifting away from using animals in research. Will Australia get left behind?

Australia's lack of transparency and funding leave it on the outer as researchers worldwide explore alternatives for training, study and testing

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A global shift in scientific and medical research is under way as countries hope to phase out experimentation on animals - but Australia risks being left behind.

The transition from using animals to alternatives based on human cells, tissue and data is driving multibillion-dollar growth in new technologies and methods. However, industry leaders and insiders warn Australia will miss those opportunities due to a lack of funding, opaque record keeping and national inconsistencies.

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