Why in vivo models of disease remain indispensable

Disease Models & Mechanisms 2026 Open access

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Authors: Debora Bogani, Kirsty Hooper, Owen Sansom
DOI: 10.1242/dmm.052997
Cited by: 3
References: 29

Abstract

Summary: The call to arms for alternatives to model organisms of disease will fail without ongoing integration with – and validation against – complex animal models and support from the animal modelling community.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Animal testing and alternatives Immunotoxicology and immune responses Zebrafish Biomedical Research Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Disease Models & Mechanisms
Publisher
The Company of Biologists
Volume
19
Issue
4
Publication date
1 April 2026
Language
EN