IVF, Circus Art, Gang Psychology
Cutting IVF costs through egg-sharing, Johnny Ball on grandfathers, plus gang psychology and the art of the circus. Presented by Jane Garvey.
Is egg-sharing the answer to rising IVF costs and what are the ethical concerns? Johnny Ball discusses the role of the grandfather, the psychologist who says her work shows that staying in a gang is sometimes the better option, and the art of the circus as vintage entertainment.
Presented by Jane Garvey.
Produced by Ruth Watts.
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Duration: 10:35
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New egg sharing research
Zeynep Gurtin, one of the researchers on the study at the London Women's Clinic, and Josephine Quintavalle, co-founder of Comment on Reproductive Ethics, join Jane to discuss.
Duration: 10:40
The role of grandfathers
Jane talks to grandfather of four Johnny Ball and to Helen Day, whose close relationship with her grandfather inspired her to write a book about his childhood.
Duration: 09:49
Professor Vanessa's Wondershow
Professor Vanessa Toulmin's Wondershow opens today at the Roundhouse in Camden in London. Jane reports from the Roundhouse.
Duration: 10:12
Vitamin D in pregnancy
Is the message being communicated effectively to pregnant women about the need for Vitamin D? Jane asks Amanda Hutcherson, Midwifery Lecturer at City University London.
Duration: 04:35
Street gang psychologist
Dr Charlie Alcock is a psychologist who’s building a career working with street gangs in London. She talks to Jane about her work.
Duration: 06:14
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- Mon 23 Apr 2012 10:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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