How ‘animal methods bias’ is affecting research careers

Nature, Published online: 20 March 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00593-3Some early-career researchers report feeling pressure to use animal models to meet journal and grant requirements, even in disciplines and projects that don’t require them.

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How ‘animal methods bias’ is affecting research careers

Nature, Published online: 20 March 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00593-3Some early-career researchers report feeling pressure to use animal models to meet journal and grant requirements, even in disciplines and projects that don’t require them.