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Mauritius Primate Business
Mauritius Primate Business unveiled


Rethinking Primate Use in Diabetes Research: The Rise of Human-Relevant NAMs is ready!
While cynomolgus macaques have historically contributed to some preclinical studies, the assertion that they are essential for advancing diabetes treatments is no longer tenable. Human-relevant New Approach Methodologies — including iPSC-derived islet organoids, organ-on-chip microphysiological systems, encapsulated stem-cell β-cell therapies now in human trials, and advanced in-silico PK/PD models — provide more predictive, ethically preferable, and regulatorily-accepted ro
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BREAKING: Mauritius Faces Global Outrage Over Exploitation of Endangered Monkeys
Over 200 conservation and animal welfare organizations worldwide urged the Mauritian government to end all wild captures and exports of macaques and adopt humane, science-based management strategies to address human-monkey conflicts.
The AfA coalition highlights a serious breach of CITES obligations, noting that Mauritius has failed to conduct Non-Detriment Findings, essential assessments required for the export of CITES-listed species to ensure that trade does not endanger
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The Primate Trade in Mauritius: Between Science, Commerce, and Ethics
This controversial trade sits at the intersection of science, commerce, and ethics — raising necessary questions about animal welfare, conservation, and the future of biomedical research.
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