Liverpool John Moores
Below is a clear summary of what we know about their use of animals in research and how you can take action.
This university is known to conduct experiments on animals as part of its research and teaching activities.
On this page, you’ll find a summary of the available data and how you can take action.
• Mice – To test whether inserted genomic variants of SIRT-6 associated with human
longevity affect markers of ageing in the mouse.
• Rats – To investigate the molecular biology of training responses in hindlimb muscles.
Number of mice experiments on in 2024
Number of rats experiments on in 2024
Severity of Procedures
Animal procedures are classified by severity, ranging from mild interference to procedures that cause substantial suffering. This breakdown highlights the levels of impact experienced by animals in the university’s research.
Mild (Mice)
Moderate (Rats)
Non-recovery (Rats)
What you can do
If you’re concerned about the use of animals in research, you can make your voice heard. Whether you’re a student, member of staff, alumni, or local resident, we’ve created easy-to-use templates to help you contact the university and ask for change.