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Equality in genetics

Genetic counsellor Sasha Henriques harnessed her energy and resolve to tackle the racial biases she saw in her profession – with positive and promising results.

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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.

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Wool, fleas, plague

During the bubonic plague epidemic of 1665-6, the residents of Eyam in Derbyshire quarantined themselves to help prevent the disease spreading. Simon Norfolk tells the story of this small community’s sacrifice.

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A personal history of albinism

Caroline Butterwick has often felt singled out because of her albinism. Here she explores how the genetic condition has affected her life, and how self-acceptance has followed understanding.

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  • Fifth International Genetics Congress, Berlin; eleven delegates. Process print, 1927.
  • L. I. Gardner, Molecular genetics...
  • Variation of colour in rats as described in Mendel's Law, plate 6 in Genetics and Eugenics by W. E. Castle, Harvard University Press, 1916
  • Colour variation in wild Norway rats captured in England, fig 57 opp. page 126 in Genetics and Eugenics by W. E. Castle, Harvard University Press, 1916
  • Diagram to explain the inheritance of colour, as described in Mendel's Law, fig 30a in Genetics and Eugenics by W. E. Castle, Harvard University Press, 1916
  • Titlepage, Genetics and Eugenics, a text book for students of biology and a reference book for animal and plant breeders by W. E. Castle, Cambridge, Harvard University Press, 1916
  • Report of the Third International Conference 1906 on Genetics : hybridisation (the cross-breeding of genera or species), the cross-breeding of varieties, and general plant-breeding / edited by W. Wilks.
  • Report of the Third International Conference 1906 on Genetics : hybridisation (the cross-breeding of genera or species), the cross-breeding of varieties, and general plant-breeding / edited by W. Wilks.
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Exploring Genetic Automata

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Part of Summer Screenings and Special Events

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse with Larry Achiampong and David Blandy

The Forum
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  • Relaxed
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes with Aleah Scott

The Forum
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