Stories
- Article
We need less ‘sickle cell warriors’ and more allies
Rejecting the epithet “warrior”, Cheryl Telfer describes the pervasive effect sickle cell disease has on her life, and calls for more people to donate blood to help sicklers.
- Long read
Healthy scepticism
Healthcare sceptics – like those opposed to Covid-19 vaccinations – often have serious, nuanced reasons for doubting medical authorities.
- 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.
- Article
Bringing biotech to the people
Amateur scientists have inspired all kinds of frightening scenarios, from Frankenstein’s monster to ‘The Fly’ and ‘Breaking Bad’. But it can be a force for good. Today’s DIYbio enthusiasts are having fun – and even making lucrative breakthrough discoveries.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
'October '45 – Moore[s] addresses': names and addresses of donors, correspondence and a few research notes
Date: Jun 1945 - Nov 1945Reference: SA/BGU/F.2/6Part of: Medical Research Council Blood Group Unit (1935-1995)- Archives and manuscripts
Miscellaneous (By, Bled, Swa, Good and Bi Goa and Becker and Tna and Wb)
Date: 1957-1976Reference: SA/BGU/E.17/2Part of: Medical Research Council Blood Group Unit (1935-1995)- Archives and manuscripts
Bea
Date: 1961-1975Reference: SA/BGU/E.17/1Part of: Medical Research Council Blood Group Unit (1935-1995)- Archives and manuscripts
Private antigens
Date: 1957-1976Reference: SA/BGU/E.17Part of: Medical Research Council Blood Group Unit (1935-1995)- Archives and manuscripts
LW material
Date: mid 20th century - late 20th centuryReference: SA/BGU/F.1/43Part of: Medical Research Council Blood Group Unit (1935-1995)