Scientists aim to replace animal testing with human gut model

A BioTech company that has created a model of a human gut to trial new drugs and foodstuffs without the use of animals has raised £1.25 million. Aelius Biotech, a spinout from Newcastle University, provides testing services for major pharmaceutical and nutrition companies including Huel.  The funding, from the North East Venture Fund – supported … Continue reading Scientists aim to replace animal testing with human gut model