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AI in Berlin: KIWI Biolab to Equip New Research Center
KIWI Biolab, a high-tech laboratory specializing in automated methods and model-based bioprocess engineering, will make its expertise available to the new research center “The Simulated Human.”
Written on Sunday, 19 April 2026 13:36
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Toward Cell Cultures to Replace Animal Testing with Fish
The Fish Growth Physiology Working Group at Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN) in Dummerstorf, together with the Academy for Animal Welfare of the German Animal Welfare Federation, is hosting a three-day fish cell culture course in October.
Written on Thursday, 16 April 2026 12:21
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Berlin: Using Organoids to Combat Pathogens Causing Gastrointestinal Inflammation
A team led by Prof. Sina Bartfeld from the Technical University of Berlin, Department of Medical Biotechnology, has developed an intestinal organoid model that can be used to investigate the infection route of the bacterial intestinal pathogen EPEC (enteropathogenic Escherichia coli). As a result, the scientists were able to identify an effective, natural defense mechanism of the intestinal mucosal cells.
Written on Tuesday, 14 April 2026 11:53
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Amsterdam: EMA Aims to Replace Animal Testing Using Virtual Control Groups
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has published a draft opinion on the reliability and reproducibility of a new animal-free methodology in preclinical research. This methodology replaces animal control groups conducted in parallel with animal testing by virtual control groups. This is intended to reduce the total number of laboratory animals—usually rats—used in dose-finding studies.
Written on Wednesday, 01 April 2026 14:56
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Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Early-Career Researchers: Applications Now Open
Each year, four outstanding doctoral students from around the world are selected for the Science & SciLifeLab Prize. In addition to prize money of up to $30,000, the winners will be invited to SciLifeLab in Stockholm in December, where they can present their research findings, network with leading scientists, and celebrate science through a series of unique events.
Written on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 13:02
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2026 Federal Animal Welfare Research Award: Nomination Deadline Extended
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Home Affairs (BMLEH) has announced the 2026 Animal Welfare Research Award in two categories. The nomination deadline has been extended to April 12, 2026.
Written on Monday, 30 March 2026 10:01
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