Methods and Technology

Take a look at the tools and techniques that are used by scientists to study DNA and see how they have developed over time. You can also explore the ethical issues these new technologies raise.

    What is a clinical trial?
    Facts

    A clinical trial is a research investigation when a new treatment is first given to humans, with or without a disease, to establish if the drug is safe and effective at treating the disease.
    Should all scientific research be made open access?
    Debate

    Open access refers to peer-reviewed scholarly research that is available, unrestricted, to anyone with an internet connection.  

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