The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed the first mpox in vitro diagnostic (IVD) under its Emergency Use Listing (EUL) procedure, an important step in improving global access to mpox testing.

In a recent webinar, Dr. Lena Smirnova explained how brain microphysiological systems are transforming in vitro neurotoxicity testing and disease modeling. NewsMedical compiled the key highlights in ...

Recent years have seen a growing movement away from animal testing and toward models that more closely replicate human physiology. This shift aims to protect animal welfare while concurrently ...

FOR BIOTECH, DEB, IT REALLY IS. IN THE PAST LEGISLATIVE SESSION, MARYLAND’S GENERAL ASSEMBLY PASSED A BILL PROVIDING GRANTS TO MARYLAND SCIENTISTS WHO DEVELOP NON ANIMAL BASED RESEARCH METHODS. IT WAS ...

For decades, animal models have been the gold standard for preclinical testing of potential drugs. Yet, even the best animal models are not perfect. For example, small rodent species with engrafted ...

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For example, the hemoglobin denaturation (HD) test and the Ocular Irritection test are in chemico alternatives to the Draize rabbit test. The Draize rabbit test was developed in 1944 to test cosmetic ...

Medical device manufacturers use cytotoxicity testing to help prove that devices that come into contact with the human body are biocompatible. Testing results are critical for gaining market access, ...

The Japan in vitro diagnostics market is ripe for growth due to the aging population's demand for chronic illness management, technological innovations like AI, point-of-care devices, and supportive ...