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SINGAPORE – Revivo BioSystems’ new “organ-on-chip” device contributes to the growing number of cosmetic testing platforms that seek to replace animal testing.

Mr Chan Chung Hou, a senior lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic’s School of Chemical and Life Sciences, said that many of such cruelty-free methods, which have been scientifically validated by various organisations internationally, are cheaper and faster than animal tests.

The Straits Times looks at some alternatives to animal testing.

1. Computer modelling

Computer modelling or in-silico screening can predict how compounds – such as the active ingredients in a cosmetic product – will interact with target proteins in the body.

A 2018 study led by scientists from Johns Hopkins University found that such computer models were able to model a new chemical’s toxicity accurately 87 per cent of the time, higher than the 81 per cent accuracy rate of animal tests.

2. In-vitro testing

In-vitro or “in-glass” tests refer to those that are done in the laboratory using test tubes or petri dishes, for instance, as opposed to those done on animal or human bodies.

These tests typically involve cell cultures, where extracted human cells are grown in artificial environments. The effects of the cosmetic products on these cells are analysed to determine if they are safe and work as they are supposed to.

Skin irritation tests using in-vitro methods are replacing the traditional ones done on rabbits and produce better results, claims Cruelty Free International. In-vitro methods reliably predict the responses of human skin to chemicals 86 per cent of the time, while the traditional tests are only 60 per cent accurate.

Although the effects of cosmetic products on cell cultures in isolation may differ from their effects on the actual human body, the creation of even more sophisticated “organ-on-chip” technologies like the one launched by Revivo BioSystems can further improve the accuracy of in-vitro methods.

3. ‘Microdosing’ human trials

A technique known as “microdosing” can be used in the early stages of cosmetic product development, where volunteers are given an extremely small amount of the product in question, and their bodies’ responses to the product, such as skin reactions, are analysed.

As these microdosing tests seldom provide sufficiently concrete data on their own, they are useful in determining whether a product or drug should be tested on a wider group of human volunteers, and can reduce the number of animal trials conducted.

While the efficacy of microdosing for cosmetic testing is less conclusive, a 2017 study by the University of New South Wales and the University of Tasmania in Australia said the technique, which is more commonly used for drug trials, managed to predict the effects of drugs administered at full dose 80 per cent of the time.

SINGAPORE – Revivo BioSystems’ new “organ-on-chip” device contributes to the growing number of cosmetic testing platforms that seek to replace animal testing.

Mr Chan Chung Hou, a senior lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic’s School of Chemical and Life Sciences, said that many of such cruelty-free methods, which have been scientifically validated by various organisations internationally, are cheaper and faster than animal tests.

The Straits Times looks at some alternatives to animal testing.

1. Computer modelling

Computer modelling or in-silico screening can predict how compounds – such as the active ingredients in a cosmetic product – will interact with target proteins in the body.

A 2018 study led by scientists from Johns Hopkins University found that such computer models were able to model a new chemical’s toxicity accurately 87 per cent of the time, higher than the 81 per cent accuracy rate of animal tests.

2. In-vitro testing

In-vitro or “in-glass” tests refer to those that are done in the laboratory using test tubes or petri dishes, for instance, as opposed to those done on animal or human bodies.

These tests typically involve cell cultures, where extracted human cells are grown in artificial environments. The effects of the cosmetic products on these cells are analysed to determine if they are safe and work as they are supposed to.

Skin irritation tests using in-vitro methods are replacing the traditional ones done on rabbits and produce better results, claims Cruelty Free International. In-vitro methods reliably predict the responses of human skin to chemicals 86 per cent of the time, while the traditional tests are only 60 per cent accurate.

Although the effects of cosmetic products on cell cultures in isolation may differ from their effects on the actual human body, the creation of even more sophisticated “organ-on-chip” technologies like the one launched by Revivo BioSystems can further improve the accuracy of in-vitro methods.

3. ‘Microdosing’ human trials

A technique known as “microdosing” can be used in the early stages of cosmetic product development, where volunteers are given an extremely small amount of the product in question, and their bodies’ responses to the product, such as skin reactions, are analysed.

As these microdosing tests seldom provide sufficiently concrete data on their own, they are useful in determining whether a product or drug should be tested on a wider group of human volunteers, and can reduce the number of animal trials conducted.

While the efficacy of microdosing for cosmetic testing is less conclusive, a 2017 study by the University of New South Wales and the University of Tasmania in Australia said the technique, which is more commonly used for drug trials, managed to predict the effects of drugs administered at full dose 80 per cent of the time.

SINGAPORE – Revivo BioSystems’ new “organ-on-chip” device contributes to the growing number of cosmetic testing platforms that seek to replace animal testing.

Mr Chan Chung Hou, a senior lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic’s School of Chemical and Life Sciences, said that many of such cruelty-free methods, which have been scientifically validated by various organisations internationally, are cheaper and faster than animal tests.

The Straits Times looks at some alternatives to animal testing.

1. Computer modelling

Computer modelling or in-silico screening can predict how compounds – such as the active ingredients in a cosmetic product – will interact with target proteins in the body.

A 2018 study led by scientists from Johns Hopkins University found that such computer models were able to model a new chemical’s toxicity accurately 87 per cent of the time, higher than the 81 per cent accuracy rate of animal tests.

2. In-vitro testing

In-vitro or “in-glass” tests refer to those that are done in the laboratory using test tubes or petri dishes, for instance, as opposed to those done on animal or human bodies.

These tests typically involve cell cultures, where extracted human cells are grown in artificial environments. The effects of the cosmetic products on these cells are analysed to determine if they are safe and work as they are supposed to.

Skin irritation tests using in-vitro methods are replacing the traditional ones done on rabbits and produce better results, claims Cruelty Free International. In-vitro methods reliably predict the responses of human skin to chemicals 86 per cent of the time, while the traditional tests are only 60 per cent accurate.

Although the effects of cosmetic products on cell cultures in isolation may differ from their effects on the actual human body, the creation of even more sophisticated “organ-on-chip” technologies like the one launched by Revivo BioSystems can further improve the accuracy of in-vitro methods.

3. ‘Microdosing’ human trials

A technique known as “microdosing” can be used in the early stages of cosmetic product development, where volunteers are given an extremely small amount of the product in question, and their bodies’ responses to the product, such as skin reactions, are analysed.

As these microdosing tests seldom provide sufficiently concrete data on their own, they are useful in determining whether a product or drug should be tested on a wider group of human volunteers, and can reduce the number of animal trials conducted.

While the efficacy of microdosing for cosmetic testing is less conclusive, a 2017 study by the University of New South Wales and the University of Tasmania in Australia said the technique, which is more commonly used for drug trials, managed to predict the effects of drugs administered at full dose 80 per cent of the time.

SINGAPORE – Revivo BioSystems’ new “organ-on-chip” device contributes to the growing number of cosmetic testing platforms that seek to replace animal testing.

Mr Chan Chung Hou, a senior lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic’s School of Chemical and Life Sciences, said that many of such cruelty-free methods, which have been scientifically validated by various organisations internationally, are cheaper and faster than animal tests.

The Straits Times looks at some alternatives to animal testing.

1. Computer modelling

Computer modelling or in-silico screening can predict how compounds – such as the active ingredients in a cosmetic product – will interact with target proteins in the body.

A 2018 study led by scientists from Johns Hopkins University found that such computer models were able to model a new chemical’s toxicity accurately 87 per cent of the time, higher than the 81 per cent accuracy rate of animal tests.

2. In-vitro testing

In-vitro or “in-glass” tests refer to those that are done in the laboratory using test tubes or petri dishes, for instance, as opposed to those done on animal or human bodies.

These tests typically involve cell cultures, where extracted human cells are grown in artificial environments. The effects of the cosmetic products on these cells are analysed to determine if they are safe and work as they are supposed to.

Skin irritation tests using in-vitro methods are replacing the traditional ones done on rabbits and produce better results, claims Cruelty Free International. In-vitro methods reliably predict the responses of human skin to chemicals 86 per cent of the time, while the traditional tests are only 60 per cent accurate.

Although the effects of cosmetic products on cell cultures in isolation may differ from their effects on the actual human body, the creation of even more sophisticated “organ-on-chip” technologies like the one launched by Revivo BioSystems can further improve the accuracy of in-vitro methods.

3. ‘Microdosing’ human trials

A technique known as “microdosing” can be used in the early stages of cosmetic product development, where volunteers are given an extremely small amount of the product in question, and their bodies’ responses to the product, such as skin reactions, are analysed.

As these microdosing tests seldom provide sufficiently concrete data on their own, they are useful in determining whether a product or drug should be tested on a wider group of human volunteers, and can reduce the number of animal trials conducted.

While the efficacy of microdosing for cosmetic testing is less conclusive, a 2017 study by the University of New South Wales and the University of Tasmania in Australia said the technique, which is more commonly used for drug trials, managed to predict the effects of drugs administered at full dose 80 per cent of the time.

SINGAPORE – Revivo BioSystems’ new “organ-on-chip” device contributes to the growing number of cosmetic testing platforms that seek to replace animal testing.

Mr Chan Chung Hou, a senior lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic’s School of Chemical and Life Sciences, said that many of such cruelty-free methods, which have been scientifically validated by various organisations internationally, are cheaper and faster than animal tests.

The Straits Times looks at some alternatives to animal testing.

1. Computer modelling

Computer modelling or in-silico screening can predict how compounds – such as the active ingredients in a cosmetic product – will interact with target proteins in the body.

A 2018 study led by scientists from Johns Hopkins University found that such computer models were able to model a new chemical’s toxicity accurately 87 per cent of the time, higher than the 81 per cent accuracy rate of animal tests.

2. In-vitro testing

In-vitro or “in-glass” tests refer to those that are done in the laboratory using test tubes or petri dishes, for instance, as opposed to those done on animal or human bodies.

These tests typically involve cell cultures, where extracted human cells are grown in artificial environments. The effects of the cosmetic products on these cells are analysed to determine if they are safe and work as they are supposed to.

Skin irritation tests using in-vitro methods are replacing the traditional ones done on rabbits and produce better results, claims Cruelty Free International. In-vitro methods reliably predict the responses of human skin to chemicals 86 per cent of the time, while the traditional tests are only 60 per cent accurate.

Although the effects of cosmetic products on cell cultures in isolation may differ from their effects on the actual human body, the creation of even more sophisticated “organ-on-chip” technologies like the one launched by Revivo BioSystems can further improve the accuracy of in-vitro methods.

3. ‘Microdosing’ human trials

A technique known as “microdosing” can be used in the early stages of cosmetic product development, where volunteers are given an extremely small amount of the product in question, and their bodies’ responses to the product, such as skin reactions, are analysed.

As these microdosing tests seldom provide sufficiently concrete data on their own, they are useful in determining whether a product or drug should be tested on a wider group of human volunteers, and can reduce the number of animal trials conducted.

While the efficacy of microdosing for cosmetic testing is less conclusive, a 2017 study by the University of New South Wales and the University of Tasmania in Australia said the technique, which is more commonly used for drug trials, managed to predict the effects of drugs administered at full dose 80 per cent of the time.

SINGAPORE – Revivo BioSystems’ new “organ-on-chip” device contributes to the growing number of cosmetic testing platforms that seek to replace animal testing.

Mr Chan Chung Hou, a senior lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic’s School of Chemical and Life Sciences, said that many of such cruelty-free methods, which have been scientifically validated by various organisations internationally, are cheaper and faster than animal tests.

The Straits Times looks at some alternatives to animal testing.

1. Computer modelling

Computer modelling or in-silico screening can predict how compounds – such as the active ingredients in a cosmetic product – will interact with target proteins in the body.

A 2018 study led by scientists from Johns Hopkins University found that such computer models were able to model a new chemical’s toxicity accurately 87 per cent of the time, higher than the 81 per cent accuracy rate of animal tests.

2. In-vitro testing

In-vitro or “in-glass” tests refer to those that are done in the laboratory using test tubes or petri dishes, for instance, as opposed to those done on animal or human bodies.

These tests typically involve cell cultures, where extracted human cells are grown in artificial environments. The effects of the cosmetic products on these cells are analysed to determine if they are safe and work as they are supposed to.

Skin irritation tests using in-vitro methods are replacing the traditional ones done on rabbits and produce better results, claims Cruelty Free International. In-vitro methods reliably predict the responses of human skin to chemicals 86 per cent of the time, while the traditional tests are only 60 per cent accurate.

Although the effects of cosmetic products on cell cultures in isolation may differ from their effects on the actual human body, the creation of even more sophisticated “organ-on-chip” technologies like the one launched by Revivo BioSystems can further improve the accuracy of in-vitro methods.

3. ‘Microdosing’ human trials

A technique known as “microdosing” can be used in the early stages of cosmetic product development, where volunteers are given an extremely small amount of the product in question, and their bodies’ responses to the product, such as skin reactions, are analysed.

As these microdosing tests seldom provide sufficiently concrete data on their own, they are useful in determining whether a product or drug should be tested on a wider group of human volunteers, and can reduce the number of animal trials conducted.

While the efficacy of microdosing for cosmetic testing is less conclusive, a 2017 study by the University of New South Wales and the University of Tasmania in Australia said the technique, which is more commonly used for drug trials, managed to predict the effects of drugs administered at full dose 80 per cent of the time.

SINGAPORE – Revivo BioSystems’ new “organ-on-chip” device contributes to the growing number of cosmetic testing platforms that seek to replace animal testing.

Mr Chan Chung Hou, a senior lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic’s School of Chemical and Life Sciences, said that many of such cruelty-free methods, which have been scientifically validated by various organisations internationally, are cheaper and faster than animal tests.

The Straits Times looks at some alternatives to animal testing.

1. Computer modelling

Computer modelling or in-silico screening can predict how compounds – such as the active ingredients in a cosmetic product – will interact with target proteins in the body.

A 2018 study led by scientists from Johns Hopkins University found that such computer models were able to model a new chemical’s toxicity accurately 87 per cent of the time, higher than the 81 per cent accuracy rate of animal tests.

2. In-vitro testing

In-vitro or “in-glass” tests refer to those that are done in the laboratory using test tubes or petri dishes, for instance, as opposed to those done on animal or human bodies.

These tests typically involve cell cultures, where extracted human cells are grown in artificial environments. The effects of the cosmetic products on these cells are analysed to determine if they are safe and work as they are supposed to.

Skin irritation tests using in-vitro methods are replacing the traditional ones done on rabbits and produce better results, claims Cruelty Free International. In-vitro methods reliably predict the responses of human skin to chemicals 86 per cent of the time, while the traditional tests are only 60 per cent accurate.

Although the effects of cosmetic products on cell cultures in isolation may differ from their effects on the actual human body, the creation of even more sophisticated “organ-on-chip” technologies like the one launched by Revivo BioSystems can further improve the accuracy of in-vitro methods.

3. ‘Microdosing’ human trials

A technique known as “microdosing” can be used in the early stages of cosmetic product development, where volunteers are given an extremely small amount of the product in question, and their bodies’ responses to the product, such as skin reactions, are analysed.

As these microdosing tests seldom provide sufficiently concrete data on their own, they are useful in determining whether a product or drug should be tested on a wider group of human volunteers, and can reduce the number of animal trials conducted.

While the efficacy of microdosing for cosmetic testing is less conclusive, a 2017 study by the University of New South Wales and the University of Tasmania in Australia said the technique, which is more commonly used for drug trials, managed to predict the effects of drugs administered at full dose 80 per cent of the time.

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“Crazy” To Be Released April 21, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, USA, March 21, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — This Earth Day, an angsty ringing in the soul of a warming world crashes through speakers all over the planet as alternative hip hop and indie pop artist Reverse Mechanic debuts his new single “Crazy” to highlight Earth Day. The up-and-coming American artist has released new studio singles and/or music videos every single month for over a year now, amassing hundreds of thousands of Youtube views and building momentum on a journey he calls “Broken Down” – in which he aims to address the brokenness within himself and within the world at large.

Just one example of this brokenness in the world is evidenced by the climate crisis. As the powerfully soulful new song declares:

“The water level’s rising. Start prepping to sandbag.

It’s like the whole world’s going to heck in a handbag.

Apocalypse now, trick. Check if it’s man-made.

We’re burning the world and we’re expecting a bandaid.”

Joe Wistrcill, front man and lyrical mastermind behind Reverse Mechanic, said shining a light on the brokenness in the environment was unquestionable for the Broken Down project.

“I started this project in 2020, and it seems more pressing now than ever before,” Wistrcill explains. “The concept came while living in Minneapolis during the riots after George Floyd’s murder. It really felt like the world was breaking down. I was still recovering from surgery after a major car crash, dealing with my dad’s recent death, and pondering broken personal relationships, and I realized that it was not only the world that seemed broken, it was me. It almost seemed ironic that my tag line was ‘breaking it down.’ I realized I had to take to the studio and sift through it all. The climate crisis is one of the biggest problems we face on a global level. I hope I can make a positive impact in some small way.”

Check out the new song, and stay tuned for the wild ride that will continue with new music every month of the year.

Here are some of the prior pieces on the “Broken Down” project: Culprit Video Stained Glass Video

For early press access to the new track, click here.

MORE ABOUT REVERSE MECHANIC

Reverse Mechanic is a completely independent alternative hip hop/pop artist breakin’ it down in Minneapolis, MN, USA. As a former published poet with a Bachelor’s in creative writing, he has been doing the reverse limbo, raising the bar for lyricists since 2012. His music videos on Youtube have helped him gain notoriety, touting features from the likes of Michael Shynes and Soul Khan, and helping him crack the NACC’s weekly top 10 downloads. His award-winning music pushes boundaries and does not stick to one theme, one sound, or even one genre, but follows the mantra “making you think while making you move.”

For more information or to request an interview, please contact Joe Wistrcill at ReverseMechanicMusic@gmail.com.

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ZEERO Market

ZEERO Market “delivers high-quality products that are safe for the earth.”

WALNUT CREEK, CA, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — According to the Biz Women: Business Journals 6 in 10 Americans are practicing conscious consumption and one innovative company has its finger on the pulse of this trend. Meet ZEERO, an onsite space that provides eco-friendly products that do not require radical lifestyle changes. The owners of ZEERO know “Simple changes can have significant impacts on the amount of waste we produce as humans.” ZEERO is a leader in that movement.

The forward-thinking online retailer sells everything a savvy shopper needs for kitchen cleaning, laundry care and even dental hygiene. Products like compostable eco dish sponges and bamboo toothbrushes garner 5 stars. The vegan and cruelty free curated items are delivered with care in biodegradable packaging.

The founders of ZEERO focus on engaging in the economy with more awareness of how individual consumption impacts society. Brainchild of Ces Dolojan and Arcelya Morales the low-waste living lifestyle site is bridging the gap for consumers who want to make a change but do not know where to start. Ces and Arcelya want every customer to care for their bodies, home, and mental health in a way that puts less strain on our resources and becomes a daily practice in sustainability.

Morales, a San Francisco State University graduate is reimagining the landscape with sustainable goods and services. Together with Ces, this dynamic duo is creating an easy foray into healthy self-care products with no chemicals or large carbon footprint. ZEERO stands on four pillars of business offering goods that are natural, sustainable, compostable, and cruelty free. From vegan dental floss to wool dryer balls, fans of the site rave “Very good I recommend them.”

As the California brand grows it continues” To deliver high-quality and products that are safe for the earth.”

For more information contact Arcelya Morales at hello@zeeromarket.com or (925) 222-5020 or log on to www.zeeromarket.com

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The “chrism oil” that will be used during King Charles III’s coronation has been modified out of respect for animals and the environment.

The oil has been reformulated and will no longer have waxy substances from the intestines of sperm whales. It will also not have secretions from the glands of small mammals like civets. According to the BBC, instead, the mixture includes olive oil scented with a mix of essential oils, rose, cinnamon, jasmine, orange blossom, neroli and benzoin, and sesame.

Some of the olives used for the oil also hold significance for King Charles III because the olives are from the Mount of Olive at the Monastery of Mary Magdalene in Jerusalem, where the monarch’s grandmother, Princess Alice, is buried.

The Patriarch of Jerusalem and the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem consecrated the royal oil at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where it is believed Jesus Christ died and was buried.

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will bless the monarch with the anointing oil on his chest, hands, and head. Speaking about the new formulation, Welby said, “This demonstrates the deep historic link between the coronation, the Bible, and the Holy Land. From ancient kings through to the present day, monarchs have been anointed with oil from this sacred place.”

Meanwhile, royal commentator and broadcaster Jonathan Sacerdoti noted that King Charles III is “known to be someone who cares deeply for the environment and nature, so it is no surprise that the oil used for his anointing has been prepared with maximum respect for animals and nature.”

He told Fox News Digital, “The palace has said the oil for the king’s coronation is based on a formula that has been used for hundreds of years. However, the recipe has also been modernised to ensure that no animals were harmed to create it. Previous versions contained civet oil, which is commonly used in perfumery. [It] has been left out of the recipe this time in respect of animal cruelty concerns.”

Sacerdoti added that “another animal product that has also been left” of the anointing oil is ambergris, which is a “solid waxy substance” found in the intestine of the sperm whale. He pointed out that this substance is widely used as a spice or medicine in Eastern cultures, while the west uses it to stabilise the scent of perfumes.

“The creation of the oil was carried out at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, believed by Christians to be Jesus’ burial place, and it was blessed in a ceremony led by the Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilos III, as well as by Anglican archbishop Hosam Naoum,” he said.

Royal expert Hilary Fordwich added that the anointing oil has always remained sacred during coronations. It is “stored in a bottle and traditionally held in great secrecy by the Dean of Westminster at Westminster Abbey.” She explained, “The anointing of a new monarch, the act of consecration, is so sacred it takes place privately under a canopy, transforming the moment into a deeply personal experience between only the sovereign and God.”

Meanwhile, royal biographer Christopher Andersen called the decision to modify the anointing oil a “predictably woke gesture.” He also described the anointing of King Charles III with the oil as a crucial element of the coronation “rooted in the ancient and deeply-held spiritual conviction that kings and queens have been chosen by God. This is doubly true in Great Britain, where Charles will rule not only as king but as head of the Church of England.”

He warned that “some might view this sacrosanct aspect of the ceremony as a little disingenuous since Charles now becomes the first divorced man ever crowned king — and alongside the equally-divorced woman he cheated on his wife with, no less.” King Charles III will be crowned alongside Queen Consort Camilla in London’s Westminster Abbey on May 6.