These technologies could help put a stop to animal testing

Advanced in organs on chips, digital twins, and AI are ushering in a new era of research and drug development. Earlier this week, the UK's science minister announced an ambitious plan: to phase out animal testing. Testing potential skin irritants on animals will be stopped by the end of next year, according to a strategy released on Tuesday . By 2027, researchers are "expected to end" tests of the strength of Botox on mice. And drug tests in dogs and nonhuman primates will be reduced by 2030. The news follows similar moves by other countries.