3Rs INFO HUB

In this video you can learn more about the basics of the brain, especially glial cells and the blood brain barrier.

This video explains the main regions of the brain and their functions. (2017)

This video explaines the production, use and relevance of cerebral organoids ('mini brains'), which is an replacement in vitro method for neuronal research. (2018)

In this video you can have a view on a brain on a chip, through which animal replacement in neuronal research is possible. (2019)

A linked in vitro chip model representing the contact between blood and brain (blood brain barrier) is shown, which makes replacement of animals possible. (2018)

Test your knowledge about the 3Rs in brain research.

Here you are able to learn more about the research of Schizophrenia, Autism and Epilepsy with alternative methods. (2022)

Micheal Hendrickson speaks about the production and use of induced Pluripotent Stem Cells and creating an assay for neuronal research as an in vitro replacement method. (2021)

The preparation of a human nerve on a chip as an ex vivo replacement method is detailed shown. (Link to paper included). (2018)

This article is about new approaches concerning research methods of Parkinson’s Disease and what advantages and new possibilities they have compared to current animal-based testing methods. (2022)

Test your knowledge about the 3Rs in neurological diseases and alternatives