I don't believe the fertilised egg can be equated with the sort of human life that you and I represent, or our children represent.
Robert WinstonYou can now modify the genes of large animals, and the largest animal we are concerned with is the human.
Robert WinstonI think it's important for scientists to be a bit less arrogant, a bit more humble, recognising we are capable of making mistakes and being fallacious - which is increasingly serious in a society where our work may have unpredictable consequences.
Robert WinstonPeople think I appear on television to promote my image. That's not fair. I hate filming. I turned down 'Strictly Come Dancing.' But television is a wonderful opportunity to promote scientific ideas. 'Super Doctors' is a very thoughtful piece.
Robert Winston