The world is shifting away from using animals in research. Will Australia get left behind?
by Petra Stock from on (#6R32M)
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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