Scientists to stop using animals for some experiments by end of 2025

Government unveils plan to phase out animal testing, aiming to replace some major safety tests with alternatives by year-end. The strategy includes reducing the use of dogs and non-human primates in drug tests by 35% by 2030. Science Minister Lord Vallance envisions reducing animal testing through advancements like stem cell-grown animal tissues and AI simulations, while acknowledging the challenge of reaching "near zero" tests. Leading research centers are developing innovative alternatives like "organ-on-a-chip" technology using human cells to simulate organ functions for drug testing.