Stories
- Article
Unravelling genetic origins from the potato to cinchona
Starting with the humble potato, Nataly Allasi Canales reveals how researchers unearth the genetic origins of modern plant varieties, and explains why their work is so important for biodiversity.
- In pictures
A personal history of albinism
Caroline Butterwick has often felt singled out because of her albinism. Here she explores how the genetic condition has affected her life, and how self-acceptance has followed understanding.
- Article
Fantastic beasts and unnatural history
Find out how a 17th-century compendium of the natural world came to present fantastical beasts –like dragons – as real, living creatures.
- 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.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Volume 48. 'Clinical Molecular Genetics in the UK c. 1975 - c. 2000'
The Wellcome Trust Centre for the History of Medicine at UCLDate: 2012 - 2014Reference: GC/253/A/48Part of: Wellcome Witnesses to Twentieth Century Medicine Seminars- Archives and manuscripts
Volume 46. 'Clinical Cancer Genetics: Case Study and Context c. 1975 - c. 2010'
The Wellcome Trust Centre for the History of Medicine at UCLDate: 2011 - 2013Reference: GC/253/A/46Part of: Wellcome Witnesses to Twentieth Century Medicine Seminars- Archives and manuscripts
King's College - History and Economics Centre
Date: 1991Reference: SB/4/1/350Part of: Sydney Brenner Collection- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Medical Research Council (MRC) - History; Centre for Collaborative Research
Date: 1986Reference: SB/4/1/424Part of: Sydney Brenner Collection- Archives and manuscripts
Transcripts
The Wellcome Trust Centre for the History of Medicine at UCLDate: 2012 - 2014Reference: GC/253/A/48/4Part of: Wellcome Witnesses to Twentieth Century Medicine Seminars