THE BIG IDEA
What is MWC all about?
Medicine Without Cruelty helps scientists invent kinder, cleverer ways to make medicines
— using human science instead of testing on animals. Here is why that is brilliant.
Kinder science
Scientists can grow tiny human organs and use smart computers, so animals like dogs, rabbits and mice do not have to be hurt.
Cleverer results
Animals are not the same as us. About 95% of medicines that seem to work in animals do not work in people. Human science is far more accurate.
Better for everyone
We do not have to choose between helping people or protecting animals. Modern science can do both at the same time.
THE SUPERHERO SQUAD
Meet the science superheroes
These are the real technologies replacing animal tests. Each one has a special
power!
Mini-Organs
Called organoids — tiny human organs grown from human cells. They act just like a real brain, liver or heart!
Power: grows real human parts
Organ-on-a-Chip
A gadget the size of a USB stick with living human cells inside and tiny channels like blood vessels.
Power: a body on a chip
3D Human Tissues
Lab-grown human skin and eyes. They are already used all around the world to replace rabbit tests!
Power: used worldwide
AI Brainbox
A clever computer called RASAR learned from 10,000+ chemicals. It spots danger 89% of the time!
Power: super-fast thinking
DID YOU KNOW?
Wow-factor science facts
Real numbers from scientists — they show why human-based methods are the
future.
MYTH BUSTERS
Myth or fact?
Some people believe things about animal testing that are not true. Here is how to
bust the myths!
MYTH
“There are no alternatives to animal testing.”
FACT
There are lots! Mini-organs, organ chips, 3D tissues and clever computers all do the job.
MYTH
“We must choose: save people OR protect animals.”
FACT
We do not have to choose! Human-based science helps people and protects animals.
MYTH
“We need animals to find a cure for cancer.”
FACT
Scientists grow tiny tumours (organoids) from real patients to test medicines directly.
MYTH
“Animals are basically the same as humans.”
FACT
We are similar but not the same. Chocolate is a treat for us — but poisonous to dogs!
MYTH
“The law says every medicine must be tested on animals.”
FACT
In the UK there is no law that says that. Scientists are allowed to use kinder methods.
MYTH
“Only a few animals are used to make one medicine.”
FACT
Making one medicine can use hundreds or thousands of animals — that is why kinder science matters.
AMAZING WINS
Science is already changing the world
These real breakthroughs show that human-based methods are replacing animal
testing right now.
3D skin & eye models
Lab-grown human skin and eye models are already accepted worldwide to replace rabbit tests for chemicals and cosmetics.
Spotting harmful medicines
A human Liver-on-a-Chip correctly found 87% of medicines that damage the liver — including ones animals missed.
A world first for cancer
The FDA accepted the first-ever cancer medicine tested with human organoids instead of animals — now in human trials!
FOR TEACHERS & GROWN-UPS
Bring MWC Kids into your classroom
Free, classroom-ready fact sheets written in plain, age-appropriate language —
download and explore together.
Myth vs Fact fact sheet
The most common myths about animal testing, busted with clear facts and 2024 statistics. Great for classroom discussion.
Modern science fact sheet
How human-based methods are replacing failed animal tests — a simple table of diseases, solutions and real results.