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Preunic: Mindful Beauty for Everyday Life in Chile
Preunic presents a beauty and personal care concept based on responsible curation, a diverse range of options, and a commitment to conscious beauty.
Te Protejo: the brand best positioned for consumers in Chile
A recent public survey reveals how consumers in Chile stay informed, what barriers they face, and why trust seals remain key to making better decisions.
Urban Wetlands and Collective Action: Garnier Organizes a Cleanup Event in Maipú, Chile
For the fifth consecutive year, Garnier organized an environmental cleanup event, this time at an urban wetland in Maipú, highlighting the importance of protecting ecosystems that are key to environmental balance.
The NIH will prioritize human-based research technologies
The NIH marks a turning point in biomedical science by prioritizing human models over the use of animals in research.
Motherhood in Ratas: What Is It Really Like?
Motherhood across different species allows us to observe caregiving and protective behaviors that play a key role in the survival of offspring.
Rats and Mice: More Than Just a Number
Every April, two important events are commemorated: Rat Day and World Laboratory Animal Day.
Te Protejo She has been elected to serve on the Animal Bioethics Committee in Chile
Our organization was elected to represent animal protection organizations on Chile's Animal Bioethics Committee (CBA).
Map of Alternative Laboratories in Latin America
Scientific and technological innovation has driven the development of alternative methods to animal testing in sectors such as cosmetics and biomedicine.
Which animals are most commonly used in research?
Scientific research has historically relied on the use of animals on the premise that they can serve as models for human biological processes.
Challenging the Bias Toward the Animal Model
Despite the development of innovative scientific methods that do not use animals, there is still a preference for traditional models in research.
Alternative Methods from the OECD
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has developed international standards that promote the use of alternative methods to animal testing.
LIALT's VITROFEM: Alternative Vaginal Irritation Test
Intimate hygiene products have traditionally been evaluated using methods that have both ethical and scientific limitations.
What is the 3R principle?
In the field of science, where every breakthrough can impact the lives of thousands of people, a key question arises.
Testing of Cosmetics and Personal Care Products on Animals
Cosmetics and personal care products must undergo safety assessments before they reach the market, since their ingredients and formulations can have an impact on health.
Understanding Alternative In Vitro and In Silico Methods
Scientific advances have spurred the development of alternative methods to animal testing, which offer more accurate and ethical results.
Laboratory Animals and Their “Voluntary Participation” in Experiments
The concept of “voluntary participation” is often associated with decisions made freely and without coercion.
History of the Draize Test
For decades, the Draize test was one of the primary methods used in toxicology to evaluate the safety of chemicals and cosmetics.
How do researchers determine the toxicity of a chemical?
The assessment of chemical toxicity is a complex process that combines various scientific approaches.
Alternative Methods for Cosmetic Testing
Cruelty-free cosmetics have advanced thanks to the development of alternative methods, such as reconstructed human skin models and computational tools.
The Dilemma of Animals in Science: Reflections from a Podcast
The episode “The Rat I Loved” from the Radio Ambulante podcast invites listeners to reflect on the ethical dilemma surrounding the use of animals in scientific research.

