It’s Only Human…

…to fear, distrust, to hesitate. It’s how we’re built.

Some people are alienated by, and unsure about, what genetic technology offers us.

Only Human researches how to communicate better about genetics. Everyone has a right to make choices about:…if…what... and whether they want to make use of genetic medicine.

Liming with Gran

Talking family, belonging, health and wellbeing over a fierce game of dominoes.

Bringing Stories to Life

Ridley Scott Film Productions animate and illuminate Brenda’s story of belonging, marginalisation, distrust and hope.

In Our Lifetime

Should embryos have their DNA edited to treat disease? People with inherited disease have their say.

Hush-Hush

Seldom-heard voices speak their mind on medical science and the people it leaves behind. Instinctive reactions to the word ‘genetics’.  

Voices of Empowerment

Genetic counsellors explore the skills needed to empower people to make decisions about genetic information that are right for them.

Socialising the Genome

How a glitch, a gnome, and a conspiracy theory helped shape more human, everyday conversations around genomics.

Only Human

Some people are alienated by and distrustful of advances in medical science and research, especially around DNA and genetics.

The majority of the British public feel that scientists should listen more to what ordinary people think. We agree with them. And we research how to communicate better. Which is why we’ve developed this website.

Watch a video, then use the quick-response survey questions to let us know how you feel about it. There’s a range of videos you can watch, in different genres, tones and lengths.

You can also download them all for free and use them yourself.

If you want to join our consortia, contribute, donate or just be part of the Only Human movement then contact Professor Anna Middleton: kavlicentre@educ.cam.ac.uk

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