In this study, researchers surveyed industrial and academic organisation members about challenges to developing and using alternatives to animal models in research. In the EU, researchers in industries reported legislation, scientific relevance, and ethical issues as the major driving factors in developing alternative methods to animal models. Similarly, researchers in industries in the US reported consumer interest in ethical issues and regulations as important drivers.

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