Guest blog by James Parry, Chief Executive of the UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO). The Council and UKRIO are hosting a second follow-up workshop in November to discuss the findings from the Council’s report on The Culture of Scientific Research.
“It’s peace and quiet that we need to go back to work again.” – Bob Dylan, Joey
In recent posts I have been following the contours of the flourishing debate on genome editing as it spills from the laboratory into the world of public opinion and public policy. Last week it was the turn of the Hinxton Group to enter the fray with a new consensus statement. (more…)
I wrote recently on this blog about the disappointingly peremptory resolution by the US National Institutes for Health that they would not fund any use of genome editing technologies in human embryos. (more…)
Nature is important to us. Most people agree we need to take care of the natural environment and it is only the hardest of hearts that finds themselves unmoved by the beauty and complexity of the natural the world.
Caring about naturalness might be different though. (more…)
Hybrid Industries is a company of the future, offering a range of enhancement products including NeuroBANK, allowing you to “recall the most important moments of your life in perfect detail”, spectroVISION, an “all-in-one genetic upgrade to perfect your visual-typical field and add far UV and infrared capabilities” and LumiPRO, a ‘bio-monitor’ making health and disease indicators light up on your skin for early and precise diagnosis. Further enhancement packages include chameleon skin, bullet-proof chests, removable limbs, self-moisturising knees and more. (more…)
From the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln to the Watergate Scandal, Washington, D.C. has seen its fair share of historical events over the years. (more…)
This blog post was written following the second Beauty Demands workshop. The third workshop will take place 14-15 October in Birmingham and will focus on the globalisation of beauty. The deadline for abstracts is 16 July at 4pm. This is the second of two blog posts.
This blog post was written following the second Beauty Demands workshop. The third workshop will take place 14-15 October in Birmingham and will focus on the globalisation of beauty. The deadline for abstracts is 16 July at 4pm. This is the first of two blog posts.
“Know your audience.” So say media trainers, journalists, and PR representatives the world over. Think it’s a good idea to address your audience in a way that will either bore them or exclude them? You might as well have a chat with the nearest wall (my friends often experience this when they try to talk to me about cricket). (more…)
It’s been a few days now since the launch of our new report on children and clinical research but it is still keeping us busy, sending out materials and following up good conversations that were had on the day and that have happened since. (more…)
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