Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity (DART) Studies
July 15, 2026
Developmental and reproductive toxicity (DART) studies are crucial in identifying risks to human health and assessing the overall safety of ...
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A Predictive NAM for Developmental Toxicity Testing
March 15, 2026
Developmental toxicity (DevTox) occurs when a chemical or substance disrupts an organism's normal growth and developmental processes. The mechanisms underlying ...
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The FDA’s Shift from Animal Testing: Role of Small Model Organisms as NAMs
May 15, 2025
On April 10, 2025, the FDA announced a major policy shift: creating a roadmap outlining a strategic approach to reduce animal ...
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Tiny Titans of Science: The Nobel-Worthy Science of C. elegans
May 1, 2025
They may be tiny, but Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) are titans in the world of science. Named for their elegant, ...
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Why C. elegans Is a Powerful Model Organism in Biomedical Research
April 25, 2025
Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans), a tiny transparent roundworm, is one of the most widely used model organisms in scientific research. ...
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C. elegans scientists awarded 2014 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their pioneering work discovering microRNA
October 28, 2024
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for the discovery of ...
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Nobel Nematode – A History of C. elegans as a Model Organism
June 20, 2023
Model organisms are non-human species that we use to study biological phenomena that are recapitulated in humans. Lab mice (Mus ...
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C. elegans as a Model for Rapid, Cost-Effective Toxicology Assessments
March 16, 2023
Toxicology testing (often called “safety testing” or “product safety testing”) is an essential component of many industries, including the chemical ...
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