Stories
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Eugenics and the welfare state
Indy Bhullar explores the ideas of William Beveridge and Richard Titmuss, who were strongly influenced by eugenic thinking, and yet championed the idea of the welfare state.
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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.
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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.
Catalogue
- Books
Public awareness and attitudes about reproductive genetic technology / Genetics and Public Policy Center.
Date: [2003]- Books
Human germline genetic modification : issues and options for policymakers / Susannah Baruch ; with Audrey Huang [and others].
Baruch, Susannah.Date: 2005- Books
IGD : preimplantation genetic diseases : a discussion of challenges, concerns, and preliminary policy options related to the genetic testing of human embryos / Arvinda Chakravarti [and others].
Date: 2004- Books
Reproductive genetic testing : what America thinks / Aravinda Chakravarti [and others].
Date: 2004- Archives and manuscripts
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Course in Medical Genetics, Oakes Center, Bar Harbor, Maine, 8-20 August 1961
Date: 1961Reference: UGC 188/5/1/2Part of: Papers of Malcolm Andrew Ferguson-Smith, geneticist, Professor of Medical Genetics, University of Glasgow, Scotland