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3rd February 2020
Reducing carbon foot sprints
Last week, World Athletics reconsidered its approach to the rules governing athletes’ use of high-tech trainers in competition. At the heart of this debate is the question of where innovation begins and ‘technological doping’ ends.
Biotechnology
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26th November 2018
Experimental treatments – supporting patient choice while protecting them from harm
Last week we published our latest bioethics briefing note on medical treatments which are considered…
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20th November 2018
Risking the unknown in hope of a cure: The ethics of patient access to experimental treatments
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics has today published a new briefing note highlighting the ethical i…
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11th July 2018
The Science and Technology Committee brings renewed attention to the integrity of UK research
We have been eagerly awaiting the Science and Technology Committee’s report on research integrity …
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18th April 2018
Council holds roundtable meeting on novel medical treatments
Tomorrow the Nuffield Council on Bioethics will host a roundtable meeting ‘Novel medical treatment…
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