Microbes and the Fetlar Man: The Life of Sir William Watson Cheyne, by Jane Coutts

Timetable for phasing out testing on animals for antibody research and drug analysis is too demanding and may risk patient safety, argues expert

11 November

Strong levels of ‘instinctive’ backing for UK research cannot be taken for granted given lack of personal connection, warns science campaign group

11 November

UK delegation to Beijing paves way for ‘cautious, sensible and informed international science cooperation’ says minister

11 November

City leader outlines how government is making help available for universities to recruit top scientists and researchers

6 November

The work of a medical pioneer is painted on a canvas rich in domestic detail, says Helen Bynum