MUNICH, Germany, Nov. 12 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Highly Cited Researchers rankings 14 TUM scientists among the most cited worldwide * Fourteen TUM researchers belong to the world's most frequently cited scientists. Their names can be found in the latest Highly Cited Researchers rankings. When scientists write research papers, they cite the most important papers that have already been published on the topic. Therefore, the total number of times more PR

AALTO, Finland, Nov. 12 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Quantum research lands doctoral and master's thesis awards Eric Hyyppa and Tuomas Uusnakki received the prizes from Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland and Tekniska Foreningen i Finland. D.Sc. Eric Hyyppa and M.Sc. Tuomas Uusnakki were awarded prestigious early-career prizes by major Finnish professional organisations. Hyyppa won the doctoral thesis award and Uusnakki the master's thesis award, han more PR

AALTO, Finland, Nov. 12 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Research shows that creativity is not only measurable but also a major competitive advantage - the focus now turns to leadership The multidisciplinary Creative Leap (Luova loikka) co-research project has explored how creativity can be identified, developed, measured, and managed - and how it contributes to business success and the renewal of society. Creativity is often perceived as an innate talent or some more PR

KARACHI, Pakistan, Nov. 12 -- Aga Khan University issued the following news: * * * Redefining Women's Health Beyond Pregnancy "In our societies, when we think of a woman, it starts and ends with the uterus," says Dr Zahra Hoodbhoy, Associate Professor and Principal Investigator for the Pregnancy Risk, Infant Surveillance and Measurement Alliance (PRISMA). "As long as she's pregnant, she's the focus of attention. The moment the baby is born, all attention shifts to the child. But what happens  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, England, Nov. 12 -- Anglia Ruskin University issued the following news: * * * Innovative partnership among the best in 50 years ARU's work with Detoxpeople achieves double win at prestigious national awards * A collaboration between an Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) research team and an Essex-based company has been recognised as one of the UK's most innovative knowledge transfer partnerships of the past 50 years, winning an award and a silver medal at a national ceremony. A know more PR

BATHURST, Australia, Nov. 12 -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * If you drop food on the floor ... ? Don't swallow the myth; food poisoning myths busted A Charles Sturt University parasitology expert warns that new data suggests Australians seem to have a casual disregard for hygiene and science-based evidence. * Australian Food Safety Week aims to dispel food safety myths, such as 'if you drop food on the floor, it's ok to eat if picked up within five seconds'  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Nov. 12 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * New constellation of academic stars headed to U of T Innovation scholar Jacquelyn Pless, economist Mark Duggan and astrophysicist Sara Seager will join the university next year By Rahul Kalvapalle In a "big win for Canada," the University of Toronto is further strengthening its academic ranks with three top researchers from U.S. universities whose work ranges from the search for new planets to the econom more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, Nov. 12 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Baby-cams confirm Moreton Bay as nursing ground for humpback whales On Quandamooka Sea Country (Moreton Bay), a team of multi-disciplinary scientists have captured unique footage that cements the popular bayside site's importance as a humpback whale nursing and resting area. The team of Griffith University researchers have captured the first known underwater video footage of humpback whale calves nursing. more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Nov. 12 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Highly Cited Researchers from Wurzburg Five professors from the University of Wurzburg are among the Highly Cited Researchers 2025. This list includes researchers whose work is cited particularly often by other scientists. * Clarivate Analytics, a company specialising in citation data, has published a new list of Highly Cited Researchers worldwide. Once again, professors from Julius-Maximilians more PR

HONG KONG, Nov. 12 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKUMed holds 'Institute of Philanthropy Medical and Health Scholarship-cum-Fellowship for Top Talent in the Mainland: Interdisciplinary and Composite Talents in Medicine, Disease Prevention and Control, and Management Training Programme' * Under the auspices of the National Health Commission (NHC), the inaugural 'Interdisciplinary and Composite Talents in Medicine, Disease Prevention and Control, and  more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Nov. 12 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * New hotel at McMaster Innovation Park to advance research, collaboration and innovation The 162-room hotel will provide accommodation for visiting researchers, industry partners and academic guests, allowing the university to foster meaningful collaborations. * McMaster University joined partners from the City of Hamilton and McMaster Innovation Park this fall to mark the official groundbreaking of a new ho more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Nov. 12 (TNSjou) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * FNQ plants adapting to climate change may help IBD treatment James Cook University (JCU) researchers have discovered that the same chemical compounds produced by mountain-top plants to help them survive climate change in North Queensland may also hold promise for treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The study, recently published in Microbiological Research,is the first to identify  more PR

LONDON, England, Nov. 12 (TNSrpt) -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * Employment alone won't turn the tide on child poverty, new analysis warns The UK government's reliance on employment growth to tackle child poverty will fail to deliver the reductions needed, unless it is backed by the removal of the controversial two-child limit and the benefit cap, according to new Nuffield Foundation funded research publi more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Nov. 12 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * McMaster conference explores a new era for nuclear energy At Nuclear Renaissance 2.0, policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and Indigenous representatives explored Canada's role in building a net-zero future. By Julienne Isaacs That message came through loud and clear at McMaster University's Nuclear Renaissance 2.0, held October 16 at the Ron Joyce Centre in Burlington. The one-day conference brought more PR

LONDON, England, Nov. 12 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * National Chemistry Week: Kingston University chemistry expert invited to give lecture at famous Royal Institution Head of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Kingston University Dr Baljit Thatti was recently invited to give a lecture at world renowned scientific education and research organisation the Royal Institution. As part of National Chemistry Week this week (10-16 November 2025), Dr Thatti discu more PR

SINGAPORE, Nov. 12 -- Nanyang Technological University issued the following news: * * * NTU Singapore scientists named among world's most influential researchers For their significant influence across a broad range of disciplines, 33 scientists from NTU Singapore have been recognised among the world's most influential researchers this year. The Highly Cited Researchers list by Clarivate, a United Kingdom-based data analytics company, identifies and celebrates the world's most influential sci more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, Nov. 12 (TNSrpt) -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * One in seven learners aged seven to 11 report clinically significant emotional difficulties The most comprehensive study of primary school children in Wales reveals nearly a third of learners (30%) reported elevated or clinically significant emotional difficulties in 2024. The School Health Research Network's (SHRN) Student Health and Well-being Survey in Primary Schools of more than 50,000 children also  more PR

LONDON, England, Nov. 13 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Over 10M Euros EU funding boosts UCL cancer and neuroscience research Three UCL scientists have been awarded prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Synergy Grants 2025 to support research into how lung cancer spreads and how the brain controls instinctive behaviours. * The ERC, set up by the European Union in 2007, is the premier European funding organisation for excellent frontier research. Aft more PR

HONG KONG, Nov. 12 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU successfully completes Hong Kong's first chip-based quantum network and test As one of the most disruptive technologies of the 21st century, quantum technology is revolutionising the global technological landscape. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has achieved a breakthrough by successfully conducting a cybersecurity test on the world's longest optical fibre quantum network, b more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 12 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * Experts call for Health Star Rating reform as 14 November deadline nears As the deadline for voluntary Health Star Rating uptake approaches on 14 November, public health groups are pressing food ministers for decisive action and a timeline for making the system mandatory. * RMIT experts are available to comment on the potential impacts, key improvements and the ne more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Nov. 12 (TNSjou) -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * POInT trial investigates preventive oral insulin treatment for at-risk children New milestone towards personalized prevention of type 1 diabetes The Primary Oral Insulin Trial (POInT) investigates whether type 1 diabetes in at-risk children can be prevented through oral insulin treatment. First results mark an important step towards the prevention of type 1 diabetes, pointing future effor more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Nov. 12 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * TU/e explores research domain Resilience & Security 'Protecting our society through the power of fundamental research' * Geert-Jan van Houtum: "Europe needs to become much more self-reliant when it comes to resilience. At TU/e, we're now examining how we can contribute to this. Ethical considerations are an essential part of that discussion." The world has changed -- and universities  more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Nov. 12 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * TU/e makes new medical AI model available worldwide Super-powered AI from Eindhoven helps doctors identify cancer and other diseases more quickly * Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) have developed a medical AI model that helps doctors identify abnormalities in CT scans at an earlier stage, enabling faster diagnosis of cancer and other diseases. The model was tra more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Nov. 12 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * U of T launches $24-million program to create 100 new postdoctoral positions, accelerate independent research "By investing in new pathways for these researchers, we're reinforcing U of T's role as a top destination for talent and a launchpad for future leaders" By Rahul Kalvapalle and Adina Bresge The University of Toronto is launching a $24-million initiative to strengthen research capacity and suppo more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, Nov. 12 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * The UAB takes part in the II Conference of the Catalan Initiative for the Earth Biogenome Project The UAB actively participates in the Catalan Initiative for the Earth Biogenome Project, launched by the Biogenome Project - IEC, which positions Catalonia as a European benchmark in biodiversity genomics. On 11 and 12 November the second edition of this conference will take place, in which UAB re more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, Nov. 12 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * The UAB to take part in the 13th congress of the ASEBIR embryology associaiton The symposium will take place at the Fira de Montjuic congress centre in Barcelona from 12 to 14 November. Researchers from the UAB and other institutions will be presenting a new way to preserve human sperm in extreme conditions, research on the harmful effects of microplastics on mammalian reproduction, and the id more PR

MACAU, China, Nov. 12 -- The University of Macau issued the following news: * * * UM-SYSU Cooperation and Development Committee holds second meeting in Guangzhou The University of Macau-Sun Yat-sen University Cooperation and Development Committee held its second meeting at Sun Yat-sen University's (SYSU) Guangzhou South Campus on 10 November. The two parties agreed to further implement their strategic cooperation agreement to promote in-depth cooperation in areas such as research and innovati more PR

BRISTOL, England, Nov. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Modern crocodiles made snappy deals trading skull strength for streamlining as they adapted to water, study shows Crocodiles were not always the aquatic predators we know today. Living crocodiles evolved from ancient lineages that were equally at home on land as water. * According to a new study conducted by an international team of palaeontologists, living crocodiles evolved flatter and more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Nov. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: * * * Wild animals divide Danes - but most say "yes" to red deer and fences A new nationwide survey from the University of Copenhagen shows that most Danes would like to see more large animals in the forests. Danes prefer forests with wild animals such as red deer and bison to traditional nature conservation with cattle and sheep. However, a significant minority are far from enthusiastic about nat more PR

NORWICH, England, Nov. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * Experts find 90K pounds "sweet spot" for crowdfunding success A new study led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveals what drives investors to put their money behind business start-ups. Researchers analysed more than a thousand successful crowdfunding campaigns on the platform Seedrs. Financial "sweet spot" They found that setting a pound sterling90K "sweet spot" target, having aroun more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, Nov. 12 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * New professors' inaugural lectures on 3 December 2025 The new professors at the University of Helsinki will present the latest research findings in their fields on Wednesday, 3 December from 14.30 to 16.30. The inaugural lectures will be held in the Main Building at Fabianinkatu 33. The lectures are also available for livestreaming. Following the lectures, Professor of Russian Security Policy Ka more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, Nov. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Trade risk of beautiful birds - how aesthetics drive wild bird exploitation for trade A new global study finds that the visual beauty of birds - their colours and shapes - predicts which wild species are traded by people. By analysing data for over 9000 bird species, researchers discovered that the birds people find most aesthetically appealing are also the most likely to appear in wildl more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Nov. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Adults support DIY ear care at home If recommended by the NHS, a high proportion of UK adults would be willing to test their own hearing at home and use NHS self-fitting hearing aids, University of Manchester researchers find. Led by National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigator Professor Kevin Munro, the research team surveyed a representative sample of more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Nov. 12 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * New report calls for comprehensive overhaul of UK counter-terrorism policies The University's Professor Hilary Pilkington is among 14 experts who compiled the final report of the Independent Commission on Counter-Terrorism Law, Policy and Practice, which was published today by the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law. The report is based on extensive research and evidence from over 2 more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Nov. 12 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Why China's central bank is quietly leading the world on climate action While Western central banks such as the Bank of England, the European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserve often talk about the dangers of climate change, new research has shown that China's central bank is the only one that has actually taken major, concrete steps to shift money toward green industries. The findings  more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 12 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * University of Melbourne researchers attend COP30 An expert group of University of Melbourne researchers spanning several disciplines will attend the United Nations Conferences of the Parties (COP30) to provide advice and guidance to global representatives. COP30's intergovernmental climate negotiations commence today in Belem, Brazil. University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor Professor Emma Johnston s more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Global footprint of wildlife trade highlights biodiversity threats New research has shed light on the vast and largely unmonitored trade of wildlife around the world, revealing alarming threats to biosecurity and the survival of many species. Despite common misconceptions, the legal trade of wildlife accounts for ten times the value of illegal trade, with an estimated value of US$360 billio more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Nov. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * Detecting incel misogyny on Reddit Dominic Forest and Camille Demers have taught computers to automatically recognize when men's posts on the popular social-media platform target women. By Virginie Soffer On Nov. 7, 2017, the American social-media platform Reddit shut down r/Incels, an online forum with more than 40,000 members. This was in line with a new policy the company brought in, banning more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 12 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Scientists unearth Australia's ancient 'drop crocs' By Melissa Lyne The discovery of Australia's oldest known crocodile eggshells is helping UNSW scientists unlock clues to animals and ecosystems that thrived millions of years ago, before Australia became an island continent. In a local grazier's backyard in the small southeast QLD town of Murgon, scientists have been digging for decades in what more PR

CALLAGHAN, Australia, Nov. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news: * * * New research reveals hidden cost of supporting adult children A new study has uncovered the hidden burden of the financial and practical support many Australian parents are bearing for their adult children - revealing it as not only widespread, but significantly impacting the lives and futures of families across the nation. The research, led by the University of Newcastle, drew from in-dept more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Nov. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Mental health conditions in children and young people are not being recognised or diagnosed in healthcare settings Children and young people with high levels of mental health needs are struggling to receive the help they need, or to have their difficulties recognised, according to a newly published report. The STADIA trial, which is published in the Health Technology Assessment jour more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, Nov. 12 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * University provides evidence to major national review of UK counter-terrorism law Dr Paul Simpson worked with colleagues in the UK, France and Germany to survey thousands of people about their perceptions of terrorism * Research by the University of Plymouth has helped inform the Independent Commission on UK Counter-Terrorism Law, Policy and Practice, whose final report was published today. The Commis more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, Nov. 12 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * Microplastics scientists named among world's most influential researchers Professor Richard Thompson and Dr Imogen Napper feature within the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers List By Alan Williams, Media and Communications Manager Two researchers from the University of Plymouth - who have collaborated on pioneering studies into the sources and effects of global microplastic pollution - have been named on  more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, Nov. 12 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * Project explores barriers to NHS career progression facing international medical graduates A study led by the University is exploring why fewer doctors who qualified overseas become GPs and consultants in the NHS By Alan Williams, Media and Communications Manager There is currently a massive shortage of doctors in the NHS and international medical graduates are critical to addressing that, making up j more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, Nov. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * Study provides new forecasts of remote islands' vulnerability to sea level rise The research found a severe flooding event in the Maldives could become far more common in the future By Alan Williams, Media and Communications Manager In the summer of 2022, 20 islands in the Maldives were flooded when a distant swell event in the Indian Ocean coincided with an extremely high tide level. A new  more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Nov. 13 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * University of Portsmouth Professor receives Marine Science medal Professor Joanne Preston from the University of Portsmouth's Institute of Marine Sciences has been awarded a medal for her significant contributions to marine science * Professor Joanne Preston from the University of Portsmouth's Institute of Marine Sciences has been awarded the Plymouth Marine Science & Education Foundation (PlyMSEF) more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Nov. 13 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Study to better understand West African based cyber-crime could be key to combatting online fraud University of Portsmouth examines online scamming by perpetrators in Ghana and Nigeria * Study for UK Home Office maps the many factors behind widespread scam activity emanating from West Africa. * In some West African communities, involvement in internet fraud is considered normal and an acceptable vo more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Nov. 12 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Help needed for students without university-educated parents Key points * Data from more than 400,000 young people showed first-in-family (FiF) students had a 36 per cent likelihood of enrolling in university * Students whose parents went to university had a 59 per cent likelihood of following in their footsteps * The report has prompted calls for policy changes to address barriers faced  more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Nov. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * AI detects hidden objects on chest scans better than radiologists Researchers at the University of Southampton have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can spot hard-to-see objects lodged in patients' airways better than expert radiologists. In a study published in npj Digital Medicine , the AI model outperformed radiologists in checking CT scans for objects that don't sho more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Nov. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * Breakthrough gives hope in fight against aggressive form of blood cancer Researchers at the University of Southampton have identified a new subtype of lymphoma which could pave the way to improved and more targeted treatments for some blood cancer patients. The cancer scientists and biologists have also found that lymphoma cells of this new subtype carry a unique sugar that promotes the s more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Nov. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * Continents peel from below, triggering oceanic volcanoes Earth scientists have discovered how continents are slowly peeled from beneath, fuelling volcanic activity in an unexpected place: the oceans. * The research, led by the University of Southampton, shows how slivers of continents are slowly stripped from below and swept into the oceanic mantle - the hot, mostly solid layer beneath t more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Nov. 12 -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * Sand mining threatens the future of critical SE Asian ecosystem Intense sand mining is putting the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia at risk of collapse with catastrophic consequences, a new study has found. The huge Tonle Sap Lake in Cambodia, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is one of the world's most ecologically diverse lake ecosystems, home to endangered amphibians, reptiles, mammals and b more PR

GUILFORD, England, Nov. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Efficiency rankings used by governments and businesses may not be accurate, according to new research By Georgie Gould For decades, governments, banks, hospitals and schools have relied on data tools to decide who is efficient and who is not. However, according to new research from the University Surrey, many of these rankings are flawed, because they ignore the impact of time and shocks  more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Nov. 12 -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * Africa's brain health future advocated for at the G20 Professor Stephen Tollman and colleagues launch a roadmap for Africa's brain health at a G20 ministerial side meeting. * At the recent G20 Ministerial side meeting on Brain Health, Professor Stephen Tollman, Director of the SAMRC/Wits Rural Health Transitions Unit (Agincourt), joined African and international leaders as part of the more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Nov. 12 -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * Curiosity and passion drives visionary 'knowledge worker' 'Research leadership cannot be reduced to a technical enterprise. It must be innovative,' says new Research Director. * When newly appointed Senior Director for Research at Wits University, Professor Brett Bowman, was still in the Wits School of Human and Community Development, a piqued curiosity to understand the anatomy of vi more PR

COVENTRY, England, Nov. 12 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * The housing crisis won't be solved until planners put homes where people actually want to live Dr Amrita Kulka and Dr Nikhil Datta have analysed billions of UK homebuyer searches, rental and sales listings, actual build patterns, and planning applications in a bid to discover why decades of house building targets haven't solved the UK's housing problems. Their results are presented in Wh more PR

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, Nov. 13 -- The University of Wolverhampton issued the following news release: * * * Researchers lead knife crime pilot study An interdisciplinary research team at the University of Wolverhampton is spearheading a vital new project to tackle one of the region's most pressing social challenges - knife crime among young people. The pilot study, led by Dr Mahuya Kanjilal, aims to explore young people's knowledge, understanding, and views on knife crime in Wolverhampton. W more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Nov. 12 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * How do international courts' legal advisory opinions shape climate action and human rights? NNHRR Working Group on Human Rights & the Climate Crisis * The Netherlands Network for Human Rights Research (NNHRR) Working Group on Human Rights & the Climate Crisis held their annual conference on 6 November 2025 with the theme "Legal Advisory Opinions Shaping Climate Action and Human Rights". Dr Julie Fraser  more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Nov. 12 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Recommendations to the European Commission on Public Procurement Legislation The European Commission is working on a revision of public procurement legislation. Public procurement in the European Union represents 14-19% of European GDP and is therefore a significant part of the European economy, but its regulation has become too complex. Commissioned by the European Commission, Willem Janssen, endowed pro more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Nov. 12 (TNSjou) -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Safety of Botulinum Toxin Still Tested on Thousands of Mice Each Year PhD candidate calls on EU member states for greater transparency and attention to this issue * Thousands of mice are tested on each year to ensure that botulinum toxin can be safely injected into humans. This is still done, despite non-animal methods existing for over a decade for these safety tests. This issue was raised in  more PR