China will begin phase out organ donation from executed criminals next years, as it moves towards a voluntary system, says a government expert.
Japanese researchers have turned mouse stem cells into germ cells that give rise to eggs in living mice. These eggs have produced viable offspring through IVF.
Two Swedish women have donated their wombs to their daughters in the hope that they will be able to bear…
Humans are not unique in experiencing affective states and generating consciousness – all mammals and birds, and many other creatures, including octopuses, also possess these abilities.
Some athletes will always cheat to get an advantage, but with some Paralympic athletes using pain to “boost” their performance, where do you draw the line?