Society's views

Interactive website engaging young people with genetics now live

An innovative blend of fact and fiction, drama and documentary, Routes is a groundbreaking exploration of genetics and bioethics that uses a variety of platforms to engage a young audience. 30/01/09

'Reality' experiments in schools bring Darwin to life

In his anniversary year, next March Charles Darwin's theory of evolution through natural selection will spring into life for secondary pupils as schools across the UK take advantage of a new set of classroom experiments to demonstrate the principles behind evolution and genetics. 10/12/08

DNA in the Dock: The National DNA Database on trial

Should the DNA of every person in Britain be placed on the National DNA Database? That is the question to be addressed by 12 specially chosen jurors at Cardiff Crown Court on Saturday 8 November 2008. 24/10/08

Inside DNA

A unique travelling exhibition will offer the public the chance to challenge their own perceptions of current genome research and have a say in the future policy of a science that will affect our lives. 29/11/07

Eurobarometer shows public interest in medical and industrial biotechnologies

Results from the Eurobarometer 2005 survey. 06/07/06

Department of Health opens consultation on Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990

Acknowledging that the Human Fertilisation and Embryology (HFE) Act 1990 is in need of updating, the Department of Health has launched a consultation. 16/08/05

HFEA seeks opinions on extending embryo screening

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) is seeking public opinions on whether the HFEA should extend its options for embryo screening. 16/08/05

Genetics and reproductive decision-making: Assessing the public's views

The Human Genetics Commission has reported the results of a public consultation on the use of genetics in reproductive decision-making. 04/08/05

US survey on preimplantation genetic diagnosis

Majority of Americans polled approve of 'saviour siblings' but not social sex selection. 07/05/04

Consultation Task Groups for White Paper on Public Health

Consultation on key issues in public health. 06/04/04

Schools events to celebrate 'year of the gene'

Regional events in October 2003. 12/09/03

Imagine competition winners announced

Online gallery of winners and runners up. 29/08/03

Imagine all the people

Launch of a photography competition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the DNA double helix. 25/04/03

Europeans' views on biotechnology: The Eurobarometer report

Strong support for medical uses of biotechnology; mixed opinions about uses of genetic information. 08/04/03

Strong support for future genetic research from participants in US population health survey

Around 85 per cent of participants consented to use of their blood samples for genetic research. 03/02/03