Alternative testing methods have many advantages. Scientists are working to develop computer models for new cell and tissue tests and other methods to replace animal testing. These alternatives are more humane and are more cost-effective and reliable than traditional animal tests. Once a new method has been developed, it has to be scientifically validated by multiple laboratories to see if the results reliably predict the outcomes in people. Almost 50 different alternative methods and testing strategies have been developed, validated and accepted by international regulatory authorities. For example, using EpiSkin, EpiDerm, and SkinEthic are artificial human skin, and can save thousands of rabbits each year from skin corrosion and irritation tests. All three of these artificial human skins have been approved to replace animal testing. A lot of cures for diseases have seen hardly any progress despite decades of animal research. Over a thousand potential drugs for strokes have been tested in animals, but only one of these has worked in
Alternative testing methods have many advantages. Scientists are working to develop computer models for new cell and tissue tests and other methods to replace animal testing. These alternatives are more humane and are more cost-effective and reliable than traditional animal tests. Once a new method has been developed, it has to be scientifically validated by multiple laboratories to see if the results reliably predict the outcomes in people. Almost 50 different alternative methods and testing strategies have been developed, validated and accepted by international regulatory authorities. For example, using EpiSkin, EpiDerm, and SkinEthic are artificial human skin, and can save thousands of rabbits each year from skin corrosion and irritation tests. All three of these artificial human skins have been approved to replace animal testing. A lot of cures for diseases have seen hardly any progress despite decades of animal research. Over a thousand potential drugs for strokes have been tested in animals, but only one of these has worked in