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Neil Scolding
The slippery slope to death by doctor’s order
The Royal College of Physicians’ decision to end its opposition to assisted dying is morally indefensible and gives a green light to activists
Neil Scolding
Features
Three-Parent Babies — Miracle Cure or Eugenics?
The HFEA's proposal to permit mitochondria replacement would alter our genetic constitution—a risky and unethical step too far
Neil Scolding
Features
Science
The Subject We’re Desperate to Avoid
Despite two shocking stories, the abortion debate has faded again
Neil Scolding
Cosmos
Science
Topping and Tailing
Embryonic stem cells and assisted dying terminate opposite ends of life, but have common themes
Neil Scolding
Cosmos
Science
Life, Synthia, But Not as we Know It
The latest work on synthetic cell creation by Craig Venter raises serious questions about bioethics
Neil Scolding
Cosmos
Science
Technology
‘Living Wills’ Leave Patients to Die
"When in doubt, treat" used to be the rule for doctors. Not any more
Neil Scolding
Cosmos
Health
The Stem Cell Wars are Over
Thanks to a breakthrough, human embryos need not be sacrificed in the cause of science
Neil Scolding
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Underrated: Abroad
The ravenous longing for the infinite possibilities of “otherwhere”
Stephen Bayley
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The king of cakes
"Yuletide revels were designed to see you through the dark days — and how dark they seem today"
Carolyn Hart
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