The NPRCs invest in new methods and technologies to help researchers study diseases with as few animals as possible.

These new approach methodologies (NAMs) include:

  • Computer models that simulate how diseases or drugs affect the body
  • Organs-on-a-chip technology that mimics how human organs function
  • 3D cell cultures that allow scientists to study diseases at the cellular level

NAMs can’t fully replace living systems, but they provide valuable insights that complement traditional research procedures.

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