Since the first test-tube baby was born in 1979, thousands more children have been conceived using more and more sophisticated techniques.

Join us at the Infusion Cafe at Dundee Science Centre – Sensation for an informative and relaxed discussion on the changes to family life & how babies are created in the modern age.

Egg donors, sperm donors and surrogate mothers are becoming increasingly involved in creating life and new families in the 21st Century.

How does the family unit adapt to these new contributions and relationships?

What are the ethical, moral and legal issues to consider?

Join a panel of scientists, lawyers and those with personal experience of assisted conception at Infusion Coffee Shop in Dundee Science Centre on Wednesday 11th August at 7pm as they try to help answer your questions and listen to your views.

This should be a relaxed and thought-provoking talk, followed by questions from the audience. If you have a burning question you would like the panel to address you can e-mail it to us in advance at cafescience@dundee.ac.uk

Free event. Everyone welcome

Food manufacturers have been rushing to add omega-3 fats to their products.  With claims that ‘clever milk’, ‘the think drink’ and ‘brain storm cereal bars’ can improve children’s learning and concentration, this Cafe Science will sort the fact from the fiction.  You will find out what omega-3 fats are and why they are important for brain development.  New research shows that omega-3 fats are essential for infants, and it is now clear that these special fats do contribute to the early development of mental abilities.  However, the picture for older children is much less certain.  Omega-3 fats may provide some benefits for children with learning difficulties such as ADHD, but there is currently little evidence to support manufacturers’ claims that omega-3 fats can make all children smarter.  Despite this, there are good reasons why we should try to increase the amount of omega-3 fats in children’s diet.

Join us in Chambers Coffee House and Restaurant on Monday 28th June at 7pm for a discussion with Dr Peter Willatts.