A podcast dedicated to providing an accurate and alternate narrative to the general public regarding the necessity of humane and ethical animal research

Joined August 2019
The Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) has published a guidelines document for the care and use of amphibians, and a list of frequently asked questions on the subject. Access the full document below to check it out! ccac.ca/Documents/Standards/…
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What trouble lurks within research mice? Find out tomorrow on episode 2 of our RAW Truth mini-series!
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Do you appreciate our educational programs and services that increase public understanding of biomedical research? If so, we hope you will consider a gift before AMP’s Fall Fundraising Season comes to an end on January 31. Just click this link to give: ow.ly/3jTA50HfF1b
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Researchers including Scotland’s Rural College and the Universities of Edinburgh & Bristol are working to refine rat tickling techniques, and our own Dr. LaFollette is on the steering group advising to help the uptake of this technique - More info below! nc3rs.org.uk/refinement-tick…
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Watch for our very special #AALAS newsletter today to find out more about the event and where to find us! #3Rs preview.mailerlite.com/a5w4w…
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An important publication.Some @ToxmasHartung @MetzTilly continue to state publicly that animal data, including from NHPs, played no role in the development of #CovidVaccine we have these comments on record @EARA #animalresearch Read this and reflect on what you have been saying!
#AnimalTesting is essential for researching the #coronavirus and developing new therapies. Scientists from the @Bf3R_centre at the BfR have now determined the extent to which #LaboratoryAnimals were used for coronavirus research. Read our text: bfr.bund.de/cm/349/counted-a…
Our program manager, Megan, will be presenting on the topic of compassion fatigue at the Institute for Lab Animal Management held from August 9th to September 2nd. She is so excited to meet you in person. Apply for program spots here ASAP. aalas.org/education/ilam?utm…
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Is it ethical for us to study health and disease in animals in order to improve human health? Is it ethical for us to do so to improve animal health? We'll explore this together in the next two episodes of GetReal! The first one will be out on 8/25/21.
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New drug combo tested in mice shows early potential for treating pancreatic cancer ow.ly/BlRW50FM99w #animalresearch #cancer #pancreaticcancer
Biomedical research is an "all in" gig. And many of our researchers risk their own personal safety to reduce human and animal suffering. Invite everyone you know to join us for episode 6 of GetReal! - out on 7/21/21. This one is intense! You don't want miss it! #animalresearch
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Don't forget BRAD - Biomedical Research Awareness Day @AMP_BRAD coming up in a few months. We are looking forward to another day of Twitter madness from the scientific community! #BOARD21
BRAD is celebrated worldwide, and we hope you'll join us on September 16th! Register at bradglobal.org. Today, we are proud to support #BOARD21
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A fantastic non-animal alternative made possible by animal research...thank you research heroes! #MPAR #animalresearch bigthink.com/surprising-scie…
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Have you ever wondered about what the 3Rs are? Learn the basics below and find out more on our website na3rsc.org/the-3rs/ Already know the 3Rs? Like or share to spread the word! #3Rs #reduce #replace #refine
Tomorrow, the fun begins with #BOARD21! Follow along for tweets highlighting openness and transparency in animal research and get involved by sharing your own openness initiatives! #AnimalResearch #ConcordatOpenness buff.ly/3AnJ50X
Get on #BOARD21 tomorrow!!!! The first-ever social media campaign to celebrate proactive communication on #animalresearch is taking place this Thursday. Join over 1000 organisations across the globe supporting this campaign. Check all #EARA social media: linktr.ee/the.eara
June newsletter released this morning! Make sure to go check it out to find information about UFAW 2021, a rat tickling podcast episode, a new way to support #NA3RsC, and the latest episode of #3Minuet3Rs! preview.mailerlite.com/y4d6v…
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Sorry for the delay...episode 5 of GetReal! will be out in only THREE days! How can animals help us understand and treat addiction? Invite everyone you know to listen and learn!
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WVU veterinarian featured on podcast in celebration of cystic fibrosis awareness ow.ly/wXdA50F8k8C #animalresearch #coronavirus #COVID19
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We honor Dr. Elisabeth Murray for her foundational brain research with monkeys, and counter PETA's claims about her pioneering work...with the facts. Thank you, Dr. Elisabeth Murray! Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: getreal.naiaonline.org/episo…
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