Monkeys’ repetitive behaviours? A complex topic. 🐒

New research shows that pacing, rocking, or hair-pulling in monkeys is linked to lifetime stressors—not just recent events.

@eara.eu asked for experts reaction who welcomed the study but also noted different standards in the US compared to the EU.

The Impact of Social Media Misinformation on Veterinary Medicine Explore how social media algorithms amplify false pet health claims and learn strategies for veterinary clinics to restore client trust.

Social media’s misinformation is putting our pets' health at risk 🐶

From DIY diets to vaccine myths, false claims spread fast, while vets struggle to correct the record. The solution? Clear communication, trusted sources, and a daily healthy dose of critical thinking.

#VeterinaryMedicine

The twist? Blocking abnormal immune cell activity in this region in rats stopped depression-like behaviours.

Another example of how studying animals can lead to mental health solutions.

#ChronicPain #Neuroscience #AnimalResearch #MentalHealth

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Chronic pain and depression: your brain’s immune cells might be to blame. 🧠

New research shows that in rats (and humans), the brain region called hippocampus initially adapts to chronic pain, but over time, it shrinks, cognition drops, and depression sets in.

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Kimchi vs. microplastics? Science says maybe. 🥬🔬

A microbe found in kimchi binds to nanoplastics in the gut and helps remove them. In mice, it doubled plastic excretion.

Yes, it’s real science exploring how fermented foods might hold unexpected solutions to modern pollution.

#Microplastics

In IVF, shorter abstinence (under 48h) boosted pregnancy rates to 46%, vs. 36% for longer waits.

Proof that science is changing all the time and we need to keep up with it!

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#Fertility #AnimalResearch #Science

Abstinence before fertility treatments? Think again. ⏳

Contrary to popular belief, new research shows that sperm quality drops with long storage in the body.

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#Fertility #AnimalResearch #Science

As @eara.eu , we like to put all these numbers into context so be sure to check the hashtag #EUAnimalStats all over our social media for infographics on the 2023 report.

#AnimalResearch #Transparency #ScienceForHealth

Animal research in 2023: fewer animals, more breakthroughs. 🧪

The latest EU figures maintain a steady a drop in animal use, but the impact of that research didn’t.

And the real story? Stroke treatments, spinal cord recovery, and mRNA vaccines all relied on this research.

#EUAnimalStats

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Proof that cell models and animal research working together lead to real solutions.

#RareDisease #AnimalResearch #MedicalInnovation

Here’s a story you won’t expect 🤯

The drug behind Viagra is showing promise for Leigh syndrome, a rare, brutal childhood disease. Tests in patient cell cultures, mice, and pigs led to real-world results: kids walking 10 times farther, with fewer energy crashes.

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Your gut might be controlling your memory. 🧠🦠
Old mice’s gut bacteria made young mice forgetful by messing with their brain signals. The same bacteria? Found in humans.

Turns out, your (ever so popular) microbiome could be a remote control for your memory.

#Neuroscience #AnimalResearch #Memory

#AnimalResearch : myths vs. facts? The new @eara.eu site cuts through the noise. 🔍

Just launched: A fresh, user-directed hub for real talk on animal research — with actual lab images, policy breakdowns, and news you can trust.

Science thrives on openness and accessibility.

Check it out:

Fighting misinformation with true rigorous journalism is becoming more and more vital in today’s world.

#AnimalResearch #Welfare #Science #Ethics

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Animal research: stop misinformation

A Canadian journalistic investigation from @calgaryjournal.bsky.social found PETA’s claims of widespread animal suffering in labs to be… incorrect.

The truth? Strict regulations, mandatory pain relief, and real consequences for violations.

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This isn’t just about wildlife. Ignoring wild animal research puts us all at risk. Only by studying these connections we can stay ahead of the next outbreaks.

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Monkeys are eating squirrels… so what? 🐒

Fire-footed rope squirrels carry mpox without getting sick, but when eaten by mangabeys, the virus spreads and can eventually reach humans too.

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#OneHealth #Zoonoses #AnimalResearch

The same biology that makes some dogs fearful or highly trainable may influence human emotional and cognitive traits.

A far stretch from thinking you can sense your dogs feelings - and who wasn’t - but once again proof that our bond with animals is actually imprinted in our DNA.

#Genetics

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Golden Retriever genes linked to anxiety, aggression, and intelligence in humans Scientists studying 1,300 golden retrievers have uncovered genetic clues explaining why some dogs are more anxious, energetic, or aggressive than others. Remarkably, several of the same genes linked t...

Dogs and humans: shared genes, shared emotions? 🐶
New research from University of Cambridge shows that genes linked to anxiety, aggression, and intelligence in golden retrievers are also found in humans.

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Science doesn’t skip steps. And that’s why it works.

#Transplantation #ReproductiveMedicine #AnimalResearch

How do you safely transplant a womb? And make it ready for gestation?

A UK baby has been born after the mother received a uterus transplant — but this milestone rests on decades of research in rodents, pigs, sheep and non-human primates before human trials began.

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Ready for dietary advice? Not quite yet, but exciting nonetheless.

#Metabolism #Nutrition #AnimalResearch

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Scientists discover diet that tricks the body into burning fat without exercise Researchers found that cutting two amino acids common in animal protein—methionine and cysteine—made mice burn significantly more energy. The boost in heat production was nearly as powerful as constan...

Can diet make your body burn calories like you’re in the cold? 🥶

In mice, lowering just two amino acids increased heat production by ~20%!!! — without eating less or moving more.

And that minor changes activates beige fat, known for burning energy when we shiver.

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That changes how we think about pets, zoos and farms. And maybe even in scientific settings.

#AnimalWelfare #Science #AnimalBehaviour

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Why Measuring Animal Joy Could Change How We Treat Pets, Zoos, and Farms Animal welfare science is shifting from solely reducing suffering to measuring positive emotions like joy and pleasure. Research indicates that assessing these positive states in pets, zoos, and farms...

Is good animal welfare just the absence of suffering?
Researchers are now measuring positive states like play, curiosity and social engagement, not just stress and disease.

Animals don’t only avoid pain, they seek rewarding experiences.

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After decades of studies in pigs, sheep and other animals, knowledge is now flowing in many different ways.

#OneHealth #VeterinaryMedicine #Cardiology

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Can human heart failure interventions work in dogs? Mitral regurgitation is the most prevalent valvular heart disease in humans. It's also common among dogs, especially older and smaller breed dogs. In both species, the mitral valve fails to close tigh...

Can a human heart repair technique help dogs? 🐶❤️

Cardiologists in Colorado are adapting a minimally invasive valve procedure used in people to treat heart disease in dogs — a condition that looks almost identical across species.

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Evolution leaves clues in movement. We just need to pay attention, especially when designing habitats for animals.

#Evolution #AnimalBehaviour #Science

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How do primates climb down trees differently from other mammals? 🌳
Most mammals descend head-first. Regardless of your own childhood experiences, primates often go sideways or tail-first — and that difference may help explain how upright posture evolved.

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Organoids, organ-on-chip and computational models are advancing fast, but often add most value alongside animal studies.

The programme echoed this integration and promoted less polarisation and more validation-led, fit-for-purpose choices.

#AnimalResearch