Experimental Resources

Because animal methods bias can result in publication delays or even manuscript rejection, authors who use nonanimal modeling systems should take preventive steps to avoid these negative outcomes. The first step to counter animal methods bias is to anticipate its potential to occur. Researchers should consider performing additional nonanimal experiments to corroborate findings. These measures can proactively counter downstream reviewer bias.

This database of experimental resources may be useful for researchers when designing studies and preparing manuscripts to help avert animal methods bias during peer review. It includes biorepositories, datasets, databases, platforms, and guides from academic, government, and commercial sources that are either freely available or accessible through application, purchase, or both. The database is non-exhaustive, and researchers are encouraged to contact us with any additions or amendments.

Resource Type
Access requirements
Title Sort descending Access requirements Type(s) Country
The Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx) Project Application, None Database United States
The Human Cell Atlas (HCA) None Database
The National Agricultural Library's Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) None Guide United States
The National Centralized Repository for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (NCRAD) Application Biorepository United States
The NIH NeuroBioBank Purchase, Application Biorepository United States
TissUse Purchase Platform Germany
TNCBio Purchase Material Netherlands
TOXicology Data NETwork (TOXNET) None Dataset United States
Transcell Biologics Purchase Material, Platform India
Tresars Purchase Material United Kingdom
Twelve Lessons Learned for Effective Research Partnerships Between Patients, Caregivers, Clinicians, Academic Researchers, and Other Stakeholders None Guide Canada
uFluidix Inc. Purchase Material Canada
UK Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's Tissue Bank Purchase, Application Biorepository United Kingdom
University of Hawai’i at Mānoa IACUC Resources and Searching Tips None Guide United States
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill 3R keyword searches None Guide United States
University of Pennsylvania bibliographic database: indexes the literature and specialty databases on 3R topics None Database United States
UpToDate Lexidrug Purchase Database
Valo Health Purchase Platform United States
XCellR8 Purchase Platform United Kingdom