FDA to replace animal testing wherever possible. AI to have major role.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking a groundbreaking step to advance public health by replacing animal testing in the development of monoclonal antibody therapies and other drugs with more effective, human-relevant methods. The new approach is designed to improve drug safety and accelerate the evaluation process, while reducing animal experimentation, lowering research and…

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Rhode Island Foundation awards nearly $500,000 in grants for animal welfare

An orange cat being examined with a stethoscope.

Uses include funding low-cost vet care for pets of low-income households, preparing animals for adoption and wildlife rehabilitation The Rhode Island Foundation announced it has awarded nearly $500,000 in grants to dozens of animal welfare programs across the state. The funding will support a range of uses including low-cost vet care for pets of low-income households,…

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