Cashing in on your genes
The fashion for genetic testing via the internet is more about using the power of suggestion to turn a profit than about inherited abilities, writes Vivienne Parry.
The sheep of reason
Adam Phillips examines the opposite of madness in Going Sane. Lisa Appignanesi on an inspiring treatment of an elusive subject.
Own tissue breast implant
Stem cells, the progenitors of living tissue, could alter the face of cosmetic surgery, claim scientists today, who report that implants of flesh grown from bone marrow could provide better material for reconstructive surgery following cancer treatment.
Running on faith
Edzard Ernst: Spiritual healing can appear to have a positive effect, but when placebo reigns over rationality, I'm wary.
Lab monkeys ‘scream with fear’ in tests
Documents describing how monkeys can scream in misery, fear and anger during experiments produced in high court as evidence laws intended to protect laboratory animals are being flouted.
Healing hopes
Toby Murcott examines complementary medicine in The Whole Story. Phil Whitaker has no need of a second opinion.
The mysterious bacillus
Tony Gould anatomises a misunderstood disease in his study of leprosy, Don't Fence Me In.