New cosmetic test uses protozoa instead of rabbits

Friday, January 3, 2014 - 13:30 in Physics & Chemistry

A new test using protozoa — single-celled organisms — has been developed by U.K. researchers, who say it has "great potential" for reducing the use of animals to determine the safety of cosmetics.

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