The corporate stooges who nobble serious science
George Monbiot: The MMR scandal shows a business riddled with conflicts of interest.
Isolated surgeon sought out by parents takes PR cover
The surgeon at the centre of a row with the medical establishment has taken the extraordinary step of hiring public relations firm Bell Pottinger, reports Sarah Boseley.
Demand grows for full MMR inquiry
Public deserves an independent investigation, says MP.
Cash boost for TB vaccine
Tuberculosis (TB) research has just received a much-needed cash injection. A donation of $82.9m from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to support vaccine development more than doubles the annual amount spent on TB vaccines worldwide.
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.