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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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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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Building a dream in the garden suburbs

In the late 19th century a ‘garden suburb’ promised a retreat from London’s dirt and crowds. See how this new concept was developed to appeal to the health concerns of the literary classes.

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Yoga adapts to time and place

A yoga teacher in 1930s India inspired today’s transnational practice with his spectacular fusion of tradition and innovation.

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  • Insulin 'A.B.'.
  • Radio-Malt (standardised Vitamins A, B1, B2 and D).
  • A.B. Harman. Photograph.
  • Fuente de vitaminas "B" : B-Pan / Laboratorios Vieta-Plasencia, S.A.
  • Fuente de vitaminas "B" : B-Pan / Laboratorios Vieta-Plasencia, S.A.
  • The spas of Germany / [A.B. Granville].
  • 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.
  • Saint Peter repenting. Line engraving by B.A. Nicolet after G.B. Wicar after J. Ribera (?).
  • Immunoglobulin Fc & fragt. B of protein A
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