Mystery of 1918 flu pandemic solved

Scientists identify key factor in switch from birds to humans.

Whoah, we’re going to Ibiza – just to study

Survey findings fuel concern over spread of sexually transmitted diseases on holiday island.

Activists face jail as new law backs labs

Home Office prepares legislation to protect scientists after primates research centre is abandoned.

Cambridge abandons plans for primate lab

Anti-vivisectionists claim victory as costs force university to scrap project.

A terrible day for patients

Mark Matfield: We cannot allow animal rights extremists to block vital research.

Obesity pill fuels £33bn merger

French bid would create third largest pharmaceutical company.