My father died when I was nine, but I came from a stable family environment, which I think does contribute to being well-behaved.

My own field, the prevention of genetic disorders in babies, has been possible only because of humane work on animals.

Scientists need to be prepared to engage, and the best people to engage with are students, ideally from primary school because there's no question that their capacity to work out complex things is extremely good.

My father died when I was nine, but I came from a stable family environment, which I think does contribute to being well-behaved.

Surgeons always underestimate the pain and disability involved in what they do to people.

We live longer and healthier lives than ever before. Animal research has improved the treatment of infections, helped with immunisation, improved cancer treatment and had a big impact on managing heart disease, brain disorders, arthritis and transplantation.

The disturbed individual who believes himself to be Christ, or to receive messages from God, is something of a cliche in our society. Ever since Sigmund Freud, many people have associated religiosity with neurosis and mental illness.