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ZebraFish at Brown
The 3Rs in zebrafish research
In a recent study, the laboratory of Robbert Creton teamed up with the laboratory of Jill Kreiling and the Center for Computation and Visualization (CCV) to screen drug libraries for effects on zebrafish larval behavior.
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A new 3D connective tissue model gives researchers a sophisticated tool to understand the underlying mechanisms of connective tissue disorders and test potential treatments.
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A multi-institution effort to better understand, diagnose and prevent concussions received a $10 million boost from the U.S. Office of Naval Research.
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Brown Biomedical Innovations to Impact awards projects focused on analyzing infant cries for signs of opioid withdrawal, developing a malaria vaccine and accelerating medical solutions into commercial technologies.
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MEDICINE@BROWN
Scientists challenge the need for animal testing
The newest lab rats aren’t rats. Scientists are growing microscopic human tissues and challenging the need for animal testing.
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Dr. Kim Boekelheide weighs in on the Environmental Protection Agency's plan to phase out all toxicity testing on mammals by 2035.
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