Think back to a world without antibiotics, the contraceptive pill, vaccinations or even aspirin. Developments in biology and medical science have brought us new drugs and technologies that have changed our lives, expectations and the way we view our bodies and health. So what does the future have in store?

Happiness is easy
Ben Renshaw on science and the search for satisfaction.
Reproductive technologies
Lara Marks discusses their past and their future.
Disabled people
Sian Vasey questions the 'myth' of a cure?
The alliance of the sciences
Poetic inspiration from John Hegley.
Viewpoints: Science and media
Figures from science and the media express their views.
Viewpoints: The public
Members of the public express their views.
Mellaril and me
My experience of taking the anti- depressant Mellaril.
Testimonial: Anna's Story
We owe our children's lives to biomedical science...
Testimonial: Kenneth's story
I was given a new lease of life at 79.
Testimonial: Rachel's story
Without gene therapy my son would not have lived.
Testimonial: Sue's story
Is science being used to usurp the doctor-patient relationship?
Testimonial: Mat's story
I have a particular angle on drug companies' motivations.