World first as artificial neurons developed to cure chronic diseases
For the first time researchers successfully reproduced the electrical properties of biological neurons onto semiconductor chips.
Animal research
How and why we use animals in some of our research and teaching, and how we make sure we keep to the highest ethical standards.
News
Animal research news and press releases from Bath.
University of Bath named a Leader in Openness in animal research
The University has been recognised for its commitment to openness and transparency around the use of animals in research.
Boost to horse welfare and performance thanks to new monitoring device
An innovative sensor platform, developed by Dr Ben Metcalfe, promises to offer new horse health insights to improve welfare and performance in horse racing.
Bath scientists develop a mouse model for Joubert Syndrome
A new mouse model for Joubert Syndrome has been developed by Bath scientists, who hope it will accelerate research to understand how this rare disease develops.
Turning them on, turning them off – how to control stem cells
Scientists at the University of Bath have identified how a mutant gene in fish is involved in controlling stem cells.
Zebrafish useful to model ALS-linked mutations
Scientists have shown that the zebrafish is a useful model for neuron and blood vessel development in the brain disease ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
Policies, codes and procedures
Our policy statement on animal research, the procedure for ethical review and the code of ethical practice we follow.
Animal research: policy statement
How we approach research involving animals, including regulations we follow, our ethical review process and the animal species we use in our research.
Code of ethical practice for research involving animals
Our code for research and experimentation involving the use of animals.
Procedure for ethical review when using animals
How we conduct the ethical review of the use of animals, their tissue or blood in research and teaching.
Open response to the PETA UK campaign, 'Please Stop Tests on Animals'
An open response explaining our use of animals in research, how we maintain high animal welfare standards and the alternatives we use when possible.
Open response to PETA enquiry
Following a recent enquiry from PETA we are publishing this response in the interests of openness around animal research.
Animal Research: The Forced Swim Test
When and why the University uses the Forced Swim Test in animal research.
Facts and figures
Read about the type and scale of our animal research activities and their impact on animals.
How and why we carry out animal research
Frequently asked questions about our animal research activities and the impact on animals.
Facts and figures about our animal research
See more details of the type and scale of our animal research.
Guidance and forms
What you need to do to make sure your research involving animals is ethically responsible.
Carrying out ethically responsible research involving animals
What you need to do if you are planning to carry out research involving animals.
Animal research: ethical review form for teaching and research
If your research or teaching involves animals that are not licensed by the Home Office, you must complete and submit this form.
Case studies
Read about our animal research in action.
Using mice to investigate new potential treatments for depression
Dr Sarah Bailey talks about her research for International Day of Women & Girls in Science.
Why science is being more open about animals in research
Showing the public the high welfare standards research animals receive will build trust in scientists, says Dr Sarah Bailey, Chair of the Animal Research Forum.
Refining blood sampling in mice
We've developed a minimally invasive method of blood sampling, which allows multiple samples to be taken from the same animal with as little stress as possible.
Understanding a human disease gene using zebrafish genetic models
How zebrafish have been used in our research to better understand a human disease gene associated with skin and pigment diseases.
How genes and environment in early life impact on adult health
Mouse blood pressure measurements aid our understanding of how early-life environment and genetics are translated into later life health.
Understanding early embryonic development using a mouse model and alternative methods
More about why models based on mouse genetics are useful to better understand early embryonic development in humans.