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In vitro: new type 1 diabetes model to study alpha cells
In a study, a team of scientists has developed an in vitro model to investigate processes in type 1 diabetes. The model investigates the impairment of human alpha cells by pro-inflammatory cytokines and possible therapeutically effective substances.
Written on Thursday, 22 May 2025 20:38
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German-Korean cooperation for the production of completely animal-free cell culture media
The German life science company PL BioScience GmbH, based in Aachen, is specialized in the production and development of human platelet lysate (HPL) for cell expansion. In collaboration with Korean biotech company DewCell Biotherapeutics, PL BioScience has developed a proprietary method to convert lab-grown platelets into a powerful cell culture supplement.
Written on Thursday, 22 May 2025 12:15
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Herbert Stiller Prize: Application deadline ends in one week
Only until Saturday, May 31, scientists can apply for their innovative scientific work that makes a significant contribution to medical progress based on animal-free, human-based methods for researching and treating human diseases.
Written on Thursday, 22 May 2025 11:48
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Merck: Cooperation reduces animal testing
Merck KGaA, a leading science and technology company, from Germany, and imec, a world-leading research and innovation center for nanoelectronics and digital technologies, have announced a strategic partnership to develop an advanced platform for microphysiological systems (MPS), also known as organ-on-a-chip systems.
Written on Thursday, 22 May 2025 11:04
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Bf3R: Improved cell painting method should help save animal testing
In a feasibility study using various cell lines, Berlin researchers have shown a further development of a cell painting method to be suitable for displaying disturbances of cell functions after exposure to test substances. The method can be used for questions of basic research, applied/translational research as well as for toxicity tests of chemicals or drugs.
Written on Wednesday, 21 May 2025 10:30
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Vienna: Austrian State Prize for the Promotion of Alternative Methods to Animal Testing goes to IMBA research team
The State Prize for the Promotion of Alternative Methods to Animal Testing 2024 goes to a team led by biologist Prof. Jürgen Knoblich from the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA).
Written on Tuesday, 20 May 2025 19:55
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