Stories
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How tuberculosis became a test case for eugenic theory
A 19th-century collaboration that failed to prove how facial features could indicate the diseases people were most likely to suffer from became a significant stepping stone in the new ‘science’ of eugenics.
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Guerrilla public health
From safe-use guides to needle exchange schemes, Harry Shapiro reflects on 40 years of drug harm reduction in the UK.
- Long read
Primodos, paternalism and the fight to be heard
Journalist Florence Wildblood examines the case of Primodos – a conveniently quick but risky hormone pregnancy test that was prescribed in the 1960s and ’70s – and profiles two women at the story’s shocking heart.
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Delusional recycling and the problem with plastic
Many of us are guilty of wishful thinking when it comes to our rubbish. Arianne Shahvisi exposes shaky recycling infrastructure and overseas dumping, arguing for an end to waste colonialism.
Catalogue
- Books
Recommendation no. R (90) 3 of the Committee of Ministers to member states concerning medical research on human beings / Council of Europe, Committee of Ministers.
Council of Europe. Committee of Ministers.Date: [1990]- Books
The use of analysis of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) within the framework of the criminal justice system : recommendation no. R (92) 1 adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 10 February 1992 and explanatory memorandum.
Council of Europe. Committee of Ministers.Date: 1993- Books
The work of the Council of Europe on bio-ethical problems / European Health Committee.
European Health Committee.Date: 1998- Archives and manuscripts
Council of Ministers
Date: 1994Reference: SA/DRS/F/9a/1Part of: DrugScope- Books
Report on scientific research relating to the human embryo and foetus : draft recommendation / presented by the Committee on Science and Technology ; raporteur, Mr. Palacios.
Council of Europe. Committee on Science and Technology.Date: [1988]