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Taking suffering out of science

Animals don’t deserve to be used in experiments. Animal testing is a practice that belongs in the past. It’s time to prioritize animal testing alternatives that are safer, faster, and more reliable for humans — without causing animals to suffer.

90%
of drugs tested on animals

ultimately fail in human trials, according to the National Institutes of Health.

190
million animals

are estimated to be used in harmful experiments each year globally. 

45
countries

have enacted full or partial bans on cosmetics animal testing.

The problem with animal testing

Millions of animals, including dogs, monkeys, rabbits, and mice,  endure invasive and painful experiments every year. These procedures often occur without adequate pain relief and rarely predict how humans will respond to drugs or chemicals. Existing laws offer minimal protection for animals in laboratories.

Organ-chip technologies

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A better way forward

Cutting-edge, animal-free alternatives are changing the future of biomedical research and product safety testing. These innovative methods include: human cells, tissues, and organ-on-a-chip technology, 3D bioprinting and robotics, and advanced computer modeling and artificial intelligence.

These non-animal research methods deliver faster, cheaper, and more accurate results than outdated animal experiments — protecting both human health and animal welfare.

A researcher injects a laboratory rabbit's ear for testing

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Physical pain

In some experiments, rabbits have shampoo ingredients dripped into their eyes, while guinea pigs endure harsh chemical applications on their skin for cosmetic testing. 

While 45 countries and 12 U.S. states have banned animal testing for cosmetics, millions of animals continue to suffer in other types of research.

Caged monkeys

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Lifelong suffering

Animals used for testing are typically confined to small, barren cages with no enrichment or companionship. Deprived of natural behaviors, they endure chronic stress and loneliness. 

Many are killed at the end of experiments, while others are reused in multiple studies over several years.

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