Stories
- Article
The seizure dog
Aparna Nair's dog Charlie made her feel safe in the world. His uncanny ability to sense when she was about to experience a seizure also gave her an unexpected ally in her struggles with epilepsy.
- Article
The origins and meanings of pharmacy symbols
What have snakes, unicorns and crocodiles got to do with pharmacies? The history of these modern signs goes back to the Greek gods.
- Article
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.
- Article
Bleeding healthy
For thousands of years, and in many different cultures, people have practised bloodletting for health and medical reasons. Julia Nurse explains where and when bleeding was used, how it was done, and why.
Catalogue
- Ephemera
Epilepsy ephemera. Box 1.
- Archives and manuscripts
Website project. Scoping documents
Date: 1996Reference: SA/ILE/B/4/3/12/1Part of: Archive of the International League Against Epilepsy- Archives and manuscripts
Archive of the International League Against Epilepsy
International League Against Epilepsy (1909)Date: 1952-2008Reference: SA/ILE- Digital Images
- Online
Paeonia officinalis (Peony)
Dr Henry Oakeley- Archives and manuscripts
Sargant, William Walters (1907-1988)
Sargant, William Walters, 1907-1988.Date: c.1920-1987Reference: PP/WWS