"Exclusive: NIH appears to archive policy requiring female animals in studies
Such a shift would “put us back in the dark ages in terms of our science,” says neuroscientist Anne Murphy, who helped to formulate the original policy."
Sad development
Great summary at the Transmitter
#diversity #SABV #democracy #academicchatter
https://www.thetransmitter.org/policy/exclusive-nih-appears-to-archive-policy-requiring-female-animals-in-studies/
Excellent review on #sabv in stress & mood disorders, discussing past, present & future of research inclusive of sex similarities & differences.
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Sex differences in the lifetime risk and expression of disease are well-known. Preclinical research targeted at improving treatment, increasing health span, and reducing the financial burden of health care, has mostly been conducted on male animals and ...
OK hi time for a hashtag-athon #introduction post.
I run a behavioral #neuroscience lab in #boston and care a lot about #sabv in basic research and #equity in #academia.
In other realms, just an unapologetic and enthusiastic dilettante. I have an extensive home bar and like making #cocktails. I get excited about #fonts. I am learning to play the #drums. I like taking pictures (#photography) of buildings with my phone. #midcentury design (any medium), yes please.
I really loved Twitter.
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