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Nuffield Council on Bioethics Director Danielle Hamm reflects on findings from the 2025 Public Attitudes to Science survey, highlighting the role that ethics can play in securing public trust in science and innovation.

We are seeking expert opinions on areas where ethical guidance is needed in research using neural organoids.

Danielle Hamm, Director of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics, summarises the top points made during a workshop we hosted exploring the emerging ethical implications of engineering biology.

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics publishes findings on how to develop a UK best practice approach for ethics in genomics healthcare and research.

NCOB Chair, Professor Dave Archard, explores the ethics of synthetic embryos following the recent announcement that scientists have successfully created ‘embryo models’ (sometimes called ‘synthetic’ human embryos) using single living stem cells.

We welcome the recommendations of the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review, which aims to reduce the risk of avoidable harm to patients in future, to better the patient experience, and to help restore trust in the system.

The Government has announced its intention to introduce new safety measures for the use of medical devices, through its Medicines and Medical Devices Bill.

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.

In a new briefing note, the Nuffield Council on Bioethics highlights the ethical issues raised by the use of medical implants and the challenges faced by those working in this area.