Content: Recommendations on preimplantation genetic diagnosis - Ad-hoc statement by the Leopoldina favours allowing this diagnostic procedure subject to strict conditions

• Ernst-Ludwig Winnacker was honoured for his service to the Academy
• Health research is this year’s topic - The Leopoldina will take part in the Year of Science 2011 by offering many activities
• The EASAC office in Brussels has been in existence for one year - The independent scientific expertise of the National Academies is to be made accessible for EU institutions
• FEAM: Mental health has been neglected