Abcalis is delighted to have contributed to two new publications this week.

1.  „Fetal bovine serum: how to leave it behind in the pursuit of more reliable science“
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/toxicology/articles/10.3389/ftox.2025.1612903/abstract

Many laboratories still use so-called ‘fetal calf serum’ in cell cultures – a product derived from the blood of unborn calves. The new review shows why it is important to switch to animal-free and better-defined nutrient solutions.

2.  „Global availability of critical reagents for biologicals testing – Current status, challenges and possible solutions“
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1045105625000120

Many countries, especially those with limited budgets, struggle to access important chemicals for medical testing. The study describes how regional warehouses, common standards and cooperation can reduce costs and barriers – while at the same time enabling fairer, safer laboratories and more animal-friendly methods.

The aim is to make research more reliable, safer and more animal-friendly – without restricting scientific possibilities.

 

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