<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[European Animal Research Association]]></title><description><![CDATA[EARA]]></description><link>https://btolliday5.wixsite.com/eara/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 03:12:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://btolliday5.wixsite.com/eara/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Empathy evolved from parenting?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A study in the US has found that the brain circuits that regulate parental care also control how mice care for other adults, providing a better understanding of social connections and how they can be disrupted. Researchers from the  University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)  found that mice that spent more time caring for their pups also spent more time comforting other adult mice previously submitted to stressful situations.  By measuring the mice’s brain activity, they found that a region...]]></description><link>https://btolliday5.wixsite.com/eara/post/empathy-evolved-from-parenting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b82d8ebae3e800161a98f8</guid><category><![CDATA[Animal Research ]]></category><category><![CDATA[USA]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mice]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:22:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8aaf1_196c683f3b5c4d5b9509258f768a6d93~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_660,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helena Pinheiro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Journalistic investigation debunks PETA claims on lab animal suffering ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Canadian newspaper investigative report examined claims by PETA, stating animals used in laboratories suffer widespread mistreatment, and found them to be incorrect. Animal research remains ethically debated, and advocacy organisations such as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) argue that animals in laboratories, “languish in pain, suffer from extreme frustration, ache with loneliness, and long to be free”. The  Calgary Journal  report aimed to assess whether these claims...]]></description><link>https://btolliday5.wixsite.com/eara/post/journalistic-investigation-debunks-peta-claims-on-lab-animal-suffering</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b82c5e107e0353b758b71c</guid><category><![CDATA[Animal Research ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Canada]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:17:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8aaf1_93b6b54d25ae44a0b84329a493ca8835~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nuno Gonçalves</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low-protein diet triggers mice’s gut bacteria to burn calories]]></title><description><![CDATA[A study in the US and Japan has uncovered how certain gut bacteria can activate calorie-burning fat in mice, shedding light on obesity, diabetes and related diseases. Most body fat in adults is white fat, which stores excess calories. In contrast, beige and brown fat burn energy to produce heat and help regulate metabolism. Scientists have long sought safe ways to convert white fat into beige fat as a potential treatment for  metabolic diseases . Researchers from  City of Hope  and the  Broad...]]></description><link>https://btolliday5.wixsite.com/eara/post/low-protein-diet-triggers-mice-s-gut-bacteria-to-burn-calories</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b82b38d02142bd2eb6d2d0</guid><category><![CDATA[Animal Research ]]></category><category><![CDATA[USA]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mice]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:12:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8aaf1_1c96faf1d1a2443c9d1180366d203779~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_736,h_520,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Inês Serrenho</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Important immunity gene switch identified in mice]]></title><description><![CDATA[A study from Belgium has identified a new molecular switch that enables immune cells, called macrophages, to fully develop and protect organ health. Macrophages are found in nearly every tissue of the body, where they remove pathogens and dead cells, and maintain the normal function of organs. If macrophages do not mature properly, tissues lose an important defence and maintenance system, allowing damage and inflammation to build up. To reach full functional maturity, macrophages must switch...]]></description><link>https://btolliday5.wixsite.com/eara/post/important-immunity-gene-switch-identified-in-mice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b82a42da52b219c85fab96</guid><category><![CDATA[Animal Research ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Belgium]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mice]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:08:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8aaf1_c346086a43ee451a88c23e85415d4c27~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Georgios Petrellis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why did some mammals evolve to prefer daylight activity?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A study in the UK has found changes in cells that explain why mammals, including human ancestors, changed from nocturnal to diurnal, providing clues on one of the most relevant events in mammalian evolution.  ]]></description><link>https://btolliday5.wixsite.com/eara/post/why-did-some-mammals-evolve-to-prefer-daylight-activity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ae8ba6053d59350a134187</guid><category><![CDATA[Animal Research ]]></category><category><![CDATA[UK]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:01:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8834e5_b8600b626696498bb18733c2925db5f5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_440,h_560,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helena Pinheiro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italian animal facilities and labs featured on national news ]]></title><description><![CDATA[TGR, a state-owned Italian news broadcaster, visited the animal facilities housing mice and zebrafish at the University of Milan, an EARA member.  ]]></description><link>https://btolliday5.wixsite.com/eara/post/italian-animal-facilities-and-labs-featured-on-national-news</link><guid 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]]></category><category><![CDATA[Infectious Diseases]]></category><category><![CDATA[Germany]]></category><category><![CDATA[Non human primates]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:48:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8834e5_686f29a5a3a7405a97c86fcb53b8ea43~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_740,h_416,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helena Pinheiro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mice reveal how smoking damages the eye]]></title><description><![CDATA[A study in the US has advanced understanding of how smoking damages the eye and may contribute to blindness. ]]></description><link>https://btolliday5.wixsite.com/eara/post/mice-reveal-how-smoking-damages-the-eye</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ae847d7bcffb82205e2e57</guid><category><![CDATA[Animal Research ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mice]]></category><category><![CDATA[USA]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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Gonçalves</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decoding the genetics of several cancers in cats]]></title><description><![CDATA[A study in the UK has mapped genetic changes in cancer in cats, discovering similarities between humans and pets that could improve therapies for both. ]]></description><link>https://btolliday5.wixsite.com/eara/post/decoding-the-genetics-of-several-cancers-in-cats</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a5666fa1cf5821abc67e0e</guid><category><![CDATA[Animal Research ]]></category><category><![CDATA[UK]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cats]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:31:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8834e5_57972c21dc8f45d9a84d033c811d35ca~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helena Pinheiro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK baby born after mother’s womb transplant ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers and clinicians in the UK have announced the birth of a baby following a womb transplant from a deceased donor, a major advance in reproductive medicine built on decades of prior animal research. ]]></description><link>https://btolliday5.wixsite.com/eara/post/uk-baby-born-after-mother-s-womb-transplant</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a5644b7db715abddf62a03</guid><category><![CDATA[Animal Research ]]></category><category><![CDATA[UK]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:21:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8834e5_eb2459bc71504523885f73182078d6ac~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nuno Gonçalves</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Itching mice help manage skin conditions ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers in Belgium have discovered, in mice, a biological mechanism that regulates itching, providing a basis for potential new treatments for skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. ]]></description><link>https://btolliday5.wixsite.com/eara/post/itching-mice-help-manage-skin-conditions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a56336fe2730c04133896d</guid><category><![CDATA[Animal Research ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mice]]></category><category><![CDATA[Belgium]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:19:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8834e5_73965f99b9e24da8b2c64c639d81694c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_786,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helena Pinheiro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI chatbots aid pregnancy big data analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[A US study showed that artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, when given the right prompts, can be used to decipher large amounts of health data faster than research teams. ]]></description><link>https://btolliday5.wixsite.com/eara/post/ai-chatbots-aid-pregnancy-big-data-analysis</link><guid 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primates]]></category><category><![CDATA[USA]]></category><category><![CDATA[Brain]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:41:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8834e5_be2e1bb2802b416e9a5ae70c62f6a1e3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nuno Gonçalves</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zebrafish and mice shed light on early stages of MS damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[A study in the UK and the Netherlands has uncovered how early nerve damage can sometimes lead to self-repair. It used zebrafish, mice and brain tissue from people with multiple sclerosis (MS). ]]></description><link>https://btolliday5.wixsite.com/eara/post/zebrafish-and-mice-shed-light-on-early-stages-of-ms-damage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699c3a0893dc5be36fd46044</guid><category><![CDATA[Animal Research ]]></category><category><![CDATA[EARA Member]]></category><category><![CDATA[UK]]></category><category><![CDATA[Netherlands]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mice]]></category><category><![CDATA[Zebrafish]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:31:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8834e5_635998f4783f4474a0b5be59491c94ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Inês Serrenho</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mammals’ climbing behaviour informs primate evolution ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers in France, Germany and Greece have observed how tree-living (arboreal) mammals, including primates and rodents, move effectively in trees, discovering patterns that provide insight into how primates acquired upright posture.  ]]></description><link>https://btolliday5.wixsite.com/eara/post/mammals-climbing-behaviour-informs-primate-evolution</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699c393a93dc5be36fd45ea5</guid><category><![CDATA[Animal Research ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Non human primates]]></category><category><![CDATA[France]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:28:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8834e5_75a93359038a436ca780e25af1cda27b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_911,h_691,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helena Pinheiro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study in four mammal species reveals how the brain restores consciousness ]]></title><description><![CDATA[An international team of researchers has shown that a specific brain region is responsible for awakening fully anesthetised macaques, providing new insight into consciousness.  ]]></description><link>https://btolliday5.wixsite.com/eara/post/study-in-four-mammal-species-reveals-how-the-brain-restores-consciousness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6992ebd4cf429c4fcb4b9a76</guid><category><![CDATA[Animal Research ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Brain]]></category><category><![CDATA[Non human primates]]></category><category><![CDATA[UK]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:06:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8834e5_a16758bd2d6646568954cc67d88ab25d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Inês Serrenho</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dutch TV programme ‘Focus’ on animal research]]></title><description><![CDATA[An episode of the Dutch documentary series ‘Focus’ looks at animal research in the Netherlands, with a particular focus on non-human primate (NHP) research at the EARA member Biomedical Primate Research Centre (BPRC). The programme explores how these studies are carried out and why NHPs are used in some areas of biomedical research. ]]></description><link>https://btolliday5.wixsite.com/eara/post/dutch-tv-programme-focus-on-animal-research</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6992eb6f159d7fac96407ae4</guid><category><![CDATA[Animal Research ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Netherlands]]></category><category><![CDATA[Non human primates]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:04:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8834e5_c5db7d3881104a06b3d4a8c7fee4e8fa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_604,h_284,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Monique Havermans</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moths could reduce mammals’ use in science]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers in the UK have performed gene-editing in wax moths for the first time, opening avenues to use them as a replacement for rodents in some types of research, particularly infection. ]]></description><link>https://btolliday5.wixsite.com/eara/post/moths-could-reduce-mammals-use-in-science</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6992ea8bcf429c4fcb4b9737</guid><category><![CDATA[Animal Research ]]></category><category><![CDATA[UK]]></category><category><![CDATA[3Rs]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:01:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8834e5_791e0cfee0cb47fea4b1df28dcbcd459~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_930,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helena Pinheiro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EARA and CNB-CSIC host first Patient Discovery Day in Spain focused on long Covid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group photo from the long Covid Discovery Day, bringing together representatives from AMACOP, CNB-CSIC, and EARA EARA’s Patient Discovery  Project, which raises awareness among patient groups about the role of biomedical research, including the ethical use of animals, while creating a space for informed dialogue, has reached Spain for the first time through a Discovery Day hosted by EARA member the  National Centre for Biotechnology (CNB-CSIC)  in collaboration with the Madrid Long Covid...]]></description><link>https://btolliday5.wixsite.com/eara/post/eara-and-cnb-csic-host-first-patient-discovery-day-in-spain-focused-on-long-covid</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698b3d0de2bc92e835dd40af</guid><category><![CDATA[Patient Discovery]]></category><category><![CDATA[EARA Member]]></category><category><![CDATA[Press Release]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spain]]></category><category><![CDATA[Animal Research ]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:18:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8aaf1_d9c8f543ea554f6c962fc120bfff5ac2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Inês Serrenho</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>