DNA pioneer accuses Britain over slow pace of stem cell research

James Watson, the biologist who won a Nobel Prize for unravelling the secrets of DNA with Francis Crick in 1953, has launched a scathing attack on Britain for its 'piss poor' approach to stem cell research.

A giant step forward for science, but quest for new medical treatments goes on

The Newcastle technique.

Faking babies

Scientists are developing artificial wombs, sperm and eggs - but will this lead to reproduction in a dish? David Adam looks for the first synthetic human.

Popcorn prescriptions

Medical students are brushing up on their people skills - by watching movies. And this 'cinemeducation' is a great idea, says Ann Robinson.

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DNA pioneer accuses Britain over slow pace of stem cell research

A giant step forward for science, but quest for new medical treatments goes on

Faking babies

Popcorn prescriptions