Stories
- Interview
Inside the mind of Ayurvedic Man’s curator, Bárbara Rodriguez Muñoz
The choices a curator makes – what goes in? what stays out? why? – are often as fascinating as the exhibition itself.
- Article
The mystery of the malignant brain
In 1884 a neurologist successfully used a patient’s symptoms, plus a new kind of map, to locate a brain tumour. Discover how his best-laid plans for treatment worked out.
- Article
Illness and the influence of the stars
Could alien germs from space have caused major pandemics across the world? Taras Young investigates the ideas of a few unconventional scientists who believe this to be the case.
- Article
The tale of the toxic kidneys
In 1954 a serendipitous coming together of skills and circumstances allowed the first successful organ transplant to take place. Read how Richard Herrick’s life was prolonged by his identical twin’s generosity.
Catalogue
- Journals
Collected papers / Laboratory Animals Bureau.
- Books
Survey of the numbers and types of laboratory animals used in the United Kingdom in 1972 / Medical Reseach Council, Laboratory Animals Centre.
Laboratory Animals Centre (M.R.C. Laboratories)Date: 1974- Archives and manuscripts
Laboratory Animals Bureau
Date: 1940sReference: HALDANE/4/16/3Part of: Haldane Papers- Journals
Collected papers / Laboratory Animals Centre.
- Archives and manuscripts
Laboratory Animals Ltd.
Date: 01 Jan 1973 - 09 Oct 1973Reference: WA/MMS/AD/11Part of: Wellcome Museum of Medical Science