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Rising Concerns Over Animal Testing: Shift Towards Organoids as a Viable Alternative

Rising Concerns Over Animal Testing: Shift Towards Organoids as a Viable Alternative

SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Over the last five years, over 1.33 million animals have been subjected to experiments at 11 prominent national universities, including Seoul National University and Pusan National University. Globally, it’s estimated that more than 500 million animals suffer and perish in experimental procedures annually. While the number of animals utilized in [...]

Organoids Emerge as a New Solution to Reduce Animal Testing

Organoids Emerge as a New Solution to Reduce Animal Testing

SEOUL, May 15 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean biotech companies are seeking alternative solutions in organoids amidst increasing opposition to animal testing. Organoids are three-dimensional replicas of organs or tissues artificially created by culturing cells derived from human bodies. Organoid science focuses on developing treatments for incurable diseases based on organoid models of human organs [...]