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Promising research on neuronal ageing in a non-mammalian model recognised by David Sainsbury Fellowship We have funded research into developing the fruit fly as a potential alternative to the mammalian models most commonly used to study ageing. A David Sainsbury Fellowship has been awarded to Dr Alessio Vagnoni from MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, to develop and validate the fruit fly as a model to study the ageing of neurons, using new imaging technology to observe the neurons in the fly's transparent wings as they age in real time. ![]() |
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Latest issue of AOP News published AOP News is a regular bulletin from the NC3Rs for scientists who are interested in the application of pathways-based approaches. The second edition is now available on our website. This edition includes:
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Open call for CRACK IT Challenges closing soon There are only two weeks left to submit ideas for new CRACK IT Challenges for the 2016 competition. CRACK IT Challenges is an NC3Rs-initiative that funds collaborations between industry, academics and SMEs to solve problems related to the 3Rs, leading to new products and/or improved business processes. The deadline for new Challenge submissions is Tuesday 1 March 2016. ![]() |
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Pathways-based approaches across the biosciences: Towards application in practice Thursday 28 April: LONDON Poster abstracts must be submitted by 1 April 2016. Attendance is free, but registration is essential. The closing date for registration is Thursday 14 April 2016. ![]() |
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Improving experimental approaches in animal biology: implementing the 3Rs Wednesday 29 June – Friday 1 July: LONDON Abstracts must be submitted online by Friday 29 April 2016. Early-bird registration closes on Friday 13 May 2016. ![]() |
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ARRIVE at five Since the launch of the ARRIVE guidelines in 2010, the scientific community have been using the guidelines to improve the reporting of animal research. Five years on, we look at the development of the guidelines and how they are now being recognised internationally as key reporting guidelines for animal research. ![]() |
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Working collaboratively on bovine tuberculosis to deliver economic and 3Rs benefits Bovine tuberculosis now affects almost 5% of herds in some areas of the UK. This blog details the main challenges of the disease and how we are working with other funders to develop novel alternatives to current animal models used for studying bovine TB. ![]() |
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A fresh approach to training in welfare assessment of laboratory animals Working with Newcastle University, we recently launched a new e-learning resource which aims to help researchers and animal care staff to identify signs of good and poor welfare in laboratory animals. This blog explains how using online, scenario-based training could lead to an improvement in the welfare of millions of animals worldwide. ![]() |
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