Daily briefing: The new alternatives to animal testing

New methods such as mini 3D ‘organoids’ are slowly phasing out animal testing in some areas of research. Plus, how to spot a fraudulent paper and the surprising science of squeaky sneakers. New methods such as mini 3D ‘organoids’ are slowly phasing out animal testing in some areas of research. Plus, how to spot a fraudulent paper and the surprising science of squeaky sneakers.

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Nature
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2026-02-25
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https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-026-00623-8
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Animal testing and alternatives
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Daily briefing: The new alternatives to animal testing

Flora Graham
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Animal testing and alternatives
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Daily briefing: The new alternatives to animal testing

Flora Graham
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Abstract

New methods such as mini 3D ‘organoids’ are slowly phasing out animal testing in some areas of research. Plus, how to spot a fraudulent paper and the surprising science of squeaky sneakers. New methods such as mini 3D ‘organoids’ are slowly phasing out animal testing in some areas of research. Plus, how to spot a fraudulent paper and the surprising science of squeaky sneakers.

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