The suspicion that children conceived through in vitro fertilization are less intelligent appears to be unfounded. Coinciding with the awarding of the Nobel Prize for Medicine to the creator of this technique, a study recently published in Human Reproduction indicates that test-tube children get above average exam results at school. The debate, in any case, is not over. The concept of intelligence is multifaceted and subject to many factors.

GONZALO CASINO | OCTOBER 26TH, 2010

The United Nations summit devoted to the analysis of the Millennium Development Goals, held in New York, was focused especially on the level of economic aid pledged by richer countries. However, little has been said about science, especially in two areas crucial to development, food and health.

XAVIER PUJOL GEBELLÍ | SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2010

The involvement of pharmaceutical companies in the definition of a disease is a proven formula for increasing the number of patients requiring medical care and treatment. The pharmaceutical industry defends its legitimate financial interests, but these interests can mean unnecessary health costs and a public health problem.

GONZALO CASINO | SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2010

The marketing malpractice of Wyeth has been exposed after the publication of a complete analysis of how this drug maker sold menopausal hormone therapy under false claims. It has been proven that the company commissioned and managed to publish articles in medical journals that promoted the unproven benefits of the drug and concealed or minimized the risks associated with breast cancer.

MALÉN RUIZ DE ELVIRA | SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2010