Alternatives to Animal Testing

Alternatives to animal testing involve methods that reduce or replace the use of animals in research. These include advanced cell cultures and tissue models that mimic human organs, computer simulations that predict drug effects, and microdosing in humans to study safety with minimal risk. These approaches can provide accurate data more quickly, ethically, and cost-effectively, often offering results more relevant to humans. They are used to improve scientific understanding while addressing ethical concerns and minimizing animal suffering.