William Hartnell (1963-1966): The First Doctor, known for his gruff exterior masking a compassionate heart. He embarked on adventures with his granddaughter Susan and two human companions, Ian and Barbara, exploring the universe and encountering various historical figures and alien races.
Patrick Troughton
Patrick Troughton (1966-1969): The Second Doctor, characterized by his whimsical nature and clever intellect. He faced iconic foes like the Cybermen and the Daleks and played a pivotal role in the defeat of the War Lords.
Jon Pertwee
Jon Pertwee (1970-1974): The Third Doctor, exiled to Earth and working with UNIT, he was suave, technologically adept, and skilled in Venusian Aikido. He faced off against the Master and encountered many extraterrestrial threats.
Tom Baker
Tom Baker (1974-1981): The Fourth Doctor, known for his iconic scarf and boundless energy. He traversed time and space with companions like Sarah Jane Smith and encountered memorable adversaries like the Daleks, Cybermen, and the Master.
Peter Davison
Peter Davison (1982-1984): The Fifth Doctor, youthful and compassionate, he often found himself in perilous situations alongside companions like Adric, Nyssa, and Tegan. His tenure included confrontations with the Cybermen, the Master, and the Black Guardian.
Colin Baker
Colin Baker (1984-1986):The Sixth Doctor, eccentric and unpredictable, he had a complex relationship with his companion Peri and faced challenges such as the Valeyard and the Trial of a Time Lord.
Sylvester McCoy
Sylvester McCoy (1987-1989): The Seventh Doctor, portrayed as a mysterious and manipulative figure, he navigated through darker storylines involving ancient evils and enigmatic plots.
Paul McGann
Paul McGann (1996): The Eighth Doctor, introduced in the TV movie, he was romantic and adventurous, with only one televised appearance but numerous audio adventures exploring his character further.
Christopher Eccleston
Christopher Eccleston (2005): The Ninth Doctor, a damaged war survivor, he brought a darker edge to the character, confronting his past during the Time War and forming a close bond with companion Rose Tyler.
David Tennant
David Tennant (2005-2010): The Tenth Doctor, charismatic and emotional, he faced personal demons and monumental challenges, including his confrontation with the Daleks and the Time Lords during the Time War.
Matt Smith
Matt Smith (2010-2013): The Eleventh Doctor, youthful and quirky, he navigated complex storylines involving the Silence, the Weeping Angels, and the mystery of the “Impossible Girl,” Clara Oswald.
Peter Capaldi
Peter Capaldi (2013-2017): The Twelfth Doctor, portrayed as more alien and introspective, he grappled with questions of morality and identity while facing threats like Missy (the Master) and the Cybermen.
Jodie Whittaker
Jodie Whittaker (2017-2022): The Thirteenth Doctor, known for her boundless energy and sense of wonder, she embarked on adventures with companions spanning across time and space, confronting familiar foes and new challenges.
A California woman is about to make history by delivering a baby from an embryo donated by another woman, marking a significant milestone in the establishment of a nationwide “adopt an embryo” business by a Chicago firm, Fertility & Genetics Research Inc. Dr. John Buster, leading the research effort at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, explains the firm’s plan to create a network of clinics allowing infertile women access to a panel of embryo donors. The process involves monitoring both the fertile donor and infertile recipient to synchronize ovulation, followed by artificial insemination and embryo transfer. While embryo transfer is common in cattle breeding, it has never before resulted in a human birth. The article discusses the secrecy surrounding the identities of the women involved and the hospitals where they will give birth, as well as the plans for commercializing the embryo transfer process. There’s also mention of patent applications by Fertility & Genetics Research Inc., raising ethical concerns. Despite this, the embryo transfer process is touted as potentially safer and more successful than traditional methods like test-tube fertilization.
American physician who, while working at the University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine, directed the research team that performed the first embryo transfer from one woman to another resulting in a live birth
