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.
- Long read
Healthy scepticism
Healthcare sceptics – like those opposed to Covid-19 vaccinations – often have serious, nuanced reasons for doubting medical authorities.
- Article
The case of the cancerous stomach
Steak and schnitzel were on the menu again after Theodor Billroth successfully excised a woman’s stomach cancer in 1881. Remarkably, today’s surgeons still perform the same procedure, with slight modifications.
- 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.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Laboratory Animals Ltd.
Date: 01 Jan 1973 - 09 Oct 1973Reference: WA/MMS/AD/11Part of: Wellcome Museum of Medical Science- Archives and manuscripts
Laboratory Animals Ltd.
Date: 26 Apr 1972 - 05 Dec 1972Reference: WA/MMS/AD/10Part of: Wellcome Museum of Medical Science- Archives and manuscripts
Laboratory Animals Ltd.
Date: 01 Jan 1970 - 31 Dec 1970Reference: WA/MMS/AD/9Part of: Wellcome Museum of Medical Science- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Science - Vol. 198 No. 4321 - "Medical Research in England: New Director Seeks to Boost Morale"
Date: 1977Reference: SB/9/2/17Part of: Sydney Brenner Collection- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Keio Medical Science Prize (1 June 1996 - Maybe)
Date: 1996Reference: JDW/2/15/139Part of: James D. Watson Collection