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Human Tissue Models for Better Therapies

Human Tissue Research

Why is access to human tissue important to replace animals in research? Dr Rowena Sison-Young from the Human Liver Research Facility at the University of Liverpool explains why human samples are essential for scientists moving away from animals in research – and what’s holding progress back. “We face a lot of barriers whether it be governance, ethical or financial, but if we remove those barriers and it becomes easier for scientists to access human samples then all the benefits will come along…