Stories
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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.
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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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A history of mindfulness
Matt Drage questions how an ancient religious practice became a secular cure for stress.
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Crones
Menopause can be tough when nobody talks about it and all the stereotypes are negative, but it can also be transformative, marking the start of a new stage of life - cronehood.
Catalogue
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A medical history of Persia and the eastern caliphate : the development of Persian and Arabic medical sciences, from the earliest times until the year A.D. 1932 ... / Cyril Elgood.
Elgood, Cyril, 1892-Date: 1979- Books
A history of geology and medicine / edited by C.J. Duffin, The Natural History Museum, London, UK, R.T.J. Moody, Kingston University, London, UK, and C. Gardner-Thorpe, University of Exeter Medical School, UK.
Date: [2013]- Archives and manuscripts
Division of Medical Sciences - Reference Guide
Date: 1993Reference: WF/M/PB/49/02/02Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
A History of the Journal International Abstracts of Biological Sciences
Date: 1953-1973Reference: GC/266/2Part of: <i>International Abstracts of Biological Sciences</i> and <i>Archives of Oral Biology</i>
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The history of pediatrics and its relation to other sciences and arts / by A. Jacobi. The foundation and aims of modern pediatrics / by Theodore von Escherich.
Jacobi, A. (Abraham), 1830-1919.Date: [1905]