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A quick guide to drugs, the brain and brain chemistry

Discover some of the major chemicals that govern activity in our brains, how they work, and why certain drugs have the effects they do.

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A history of gestation outside the body

It’s been over 400 years since a Swiss alchemist theorised that foetuses could develop outside the womb. Claire Horn examines incubator technology past and present, and explores the possibilities recent prototypes might bring.

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The extraordinary body of Evatima Tardo

Darling of 19th-century American freak shows, Evatima Tardo remained serene as she withstood crucifixion and the bites of poisonous snakes. But she took the secret behind her abilities to her grave.

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Printing the body

The 18th century saw multiple technical developments in both printing and medicine. Colourful collaborations ensued – to the benefit of growing ranks of medical students.

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  • Marie François Xavier Bichat. Stipple engraving by A.J.B. Coupé after P.J.B. Choquet.
  • Marie François Xavier Bichat. Stipple engraving by A.J.B. Coupé after P.J.B. Choquet.
  • Antoine Ferrein. Stipple engraving by A. Tardieu after J. B. Pigalle.
  • Staff of Wellcome Chemical Research Laboratories (back row Humphrey Paget, J.A. Gordon; front row W.H. Gray, T.A. Henry, T.M. Sharp). Photograph, 1923.
  • Saint Peter repenting. Line engraving by B.A. Nicolet after G.B. Wicar after J. Ribera (?).
  • Edward Jenner. Line engraving by A. Smith, 1823, after J. B. Drayton, 1805.
  • André Levret. Stipple engraving by A. Tardieu after J. B. S. Chardin, 1746.
  • André Levret. Stipple engraving by A. Tardieu after J. B. S. Chardin, 1746.
  • André Levret. Stipple engraving by A. Tardieu after J. B. S. Chardin, 1746.
  • A Muslim man at his ablutions being attended by two servants. Engraving by J.B. Simonet after J.B. Hilaire.
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