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.
- Article
Communities of cross-feeders
A desire to help leads some women to “cross-feed” – breastfeed other parents’ babies for free. Alev Scott delves into the emotions behind this altruistic act.
- Book extract
Why the NHS is worth saving
In this extract from his latest book, ‘Free For All’, Dr Gavin Francis poses challenging questions to be addressed if a health service that’s free for all at the point of use is to remain possible.
- Photo story
A portrait of me with my mother
A series of portraits with stand-in mothers helped Camilla Greenwell to process her grief, and then to question whether our photograph albums are ever really honest.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Letters between C H Waddington and J B S Haldane
Date: Feb 1950 - Mar 1950Reference: HALDANE/3/2/5/11Part of: Haldane Papers- Books
Examinations for sanitary inspectors : questions and answers / by Thomas Bishop.
Bishop, Thomas.Date: 1939- Archives and manuscripts
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Letter and Postcard from J Danielli to J B S Haldane
Date: Feb 1953 - Mar 1953Reference: HALDANE/3/2/7/50Part of: Haldane Papers- Books
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The Scottish Poor Law : examined in its principles and tried by its results : with suggestion of remedies / by Alexander Wood.
Date: 1869- Ephemera
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Third examination - December 2, 1943 : pharmacology and therapeutics, toxicology, pharmacy / Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons ; examiners: R.A.S. Coulter, W.J. Ironside.
Coulter, R. A. S.Date: 1943