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Nature Medicine 14, 1293 (2008)
doi:10.1038/nm1208-1293

Proposed animal research reforms spark concern in Europe

Daniel Cressey1

  1. London

The current EU directive on the use of animals in research is widely viewed as out of date. Nevertheless, proposed reforms to animal research legislation in Europe, released on 5 November, have been greeted with dismay by scientists, who are warning the changes could cripple science.