Stories
- Article
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.
- Article
A history of mindfulness
Matt Drage questions how an ancient religious practice became a secular cure for stress.
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Tripping for spiritualism and science
Getting high in the name of religion or creativity has been practised for centuries. Now it seems hallucinogenics could help treat mental illnesses too.
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The epilepsy diagnosis
Epilepsy exists between the mind and body, something that Aparna Nair experienced for herself when she was diagnosed as a teenager.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Historical: Misc. literature re. animal experimentation
Date: 1898-1978Reference: SA/RDS/K/2Part of: Research Defence Society- Books
Ordinary genomes : science, citizenship, and genetic identities / Karen-Sue Taussig.
Taussig, Karen-Sue, 1962-Date: [2009], ©2009- Books
- Online
Animals and medicine : the contribution of animal experiments to the control of disease / Jack H. Botting ; edited by Regina M. Botting.
Botting, Jack H.Date: [2015], ©2015- Videos
The immortal life of Henrietta Lacks.
Date: 2017- Books
Auschwitz : a doctor's eye-witness account / Miklos Nyiszli ; translated [from the Hungarian] by Tibere Kremer and Richard Seaver ; with a foreword by Bruno Bettelheim.
Nyiszli, Miklós.Date: 1973