Information and commentary on primate exploitation. What's being done, and where? By whom? Why are primates used in experiments and exploited in entertainment? What about endangered primates in the wild? How many monkeys are used and killed? What do primatologists think about these issues? Well, I can only tell you what one primatologist thinks -me. I'll also toss in some commentary on other science news, ethology and occasionally my favorite island.
British scientists eye breakthrough in labgrown liver
It's possible that lab-grown mini-livers could be used to replace some experiments now done in animals.
It is hoped mini-livers could be used to test drugs, reducing the need for animal experiments, help repair damaged livers and eventually produce entire organs for lifesaving transplants, the Daily Mail newspaper reported.
The organ, which is about the size of a thumbnail, was grown using stemcells in blood taken from umbilical cords
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