Stories
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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.
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Maria McKinney on ‘Sire’
All my grandparents were farmers; I grew up in the countryside surrounded by farms and helped neighbours herd sheep and cattle into the field. My body of work called ‘Sire’ looks at the genomics of modern cattle breeding.
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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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The extraordinary body of Evatima Tardo
Darling of 19th-century American freak shows, Evatima Tardo remained serene as she withstood crucifixion and the bites of poisonous snakes. But she took the secret behind her abilities to her grave.
Catalogue
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Techniques of genetic modification.
Date: 1992- Videos
Breaking the code : genetic techniques.
Date: [19??]- Archives and manuscripts
Ames, L.B. and Learned, J. (1954) "Individual differences in child kaleidoblock responses" J. Genetic Psychology, 85, 3-38.
Date: 1954Reference: PP/LOW/E/6Part of: Margaret Lowenfeld- Archives and manuscripts
Ames, L.B. and Learned, J. (1954) "Developmental trends in child kaleidoblock responses" J. Genetic Psychology, 84, 237-270.
Date: 1954Reference: PP/LOW/E/5Part of: Margaret Lowenfeld- Archives and manuscripts
Ames, L.B. and August, J. (1966) "Comparison of mosaic response of negro and white primary-school children" J. Genetic Psychology, 109, 123-129.
Date: 1966Reference: PP/LOW/E/3Part of: Margaret Lowenfeld