Stories
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A history of twins in science
For thousands of years, twins have been a source of fascination in mythology, religion and the arts. Since the 19th century, they have also been the subject of scientific study and experimentation.
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Unravelling genetic origins from the potato to cinchona
Starting with the humble potato, Nataly Allasi Canales reveals how researchers unearth the genetic origins of modern plant varieties, and explains why their work is so important for biodiversity.
- Book extract
Ayurveda: Knowledge for long life
The story of medicine in India is rich and complex. Aarathi Prasad investigates how it came to be this way.
- Long read
Rehab centres and the ‘cure’ for addiction
Guy Stagg takes us on a brief history of rehab centres and their approaches to addiction and recovery.
Catalogue
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Communicating biological sciences : ethical and metaphorical dimensions / edited by Brigitte Nerlich, Richard Elliott, Brendon Larson.
Date: [2009], ©2009- Journals
Studies in history and philosophy of biological and biomedical sciences.
Date: 1998-- Books
Profession of conscience : the making and meaning of life-sciences liberalism / Robert Hunt Sprinkle.
Sprinkle, Robert Hunt.Date: [1994], ©1994- Books
Public trust in the life sciences : PEALS 10th Anniversary Symposium.
Date: 2009- Books
The social impact of modern biology / edited by Watson Fuller.
Date: 1971