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.

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.

New law against animal activists

The government is to rush through a measure to protect British companies from vociferous animal rights extremists, a new criminal offence relating to 'economic sabotage'.

Work to resume on animal lab

Scientists at Oxford University have been given assurances that work on a controversial animal research laboratory will resume within weeks and be completed this year.

Long live couch potatoes!

A new book claims that laziness is the key to a lengthy and happy life. But not everyone is convinced, says Ian Sample.