Stories
- Article
A history of gestation outside the body
It’s been over 400 years since a Swiss alchemist theorised that foetuses could develop outside the womb. Claire Horn examines incubator technology past and present, and explores the possibilities recent prototypes might bring.
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The soul in the stomach
A 17th-century physician’s controversial theory about the link between the emotions and the stomach reminds us that we shouldn’t ignore our ‘gut feelings’.
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Getting under the skin
Before the invention of X-ray in 1895 there was really only one way to accurately study the human body, and that was to cut it open.
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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
- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
HIV/AIDS - sexual behaviour
Date: 1987 - 1992Reference: SA/FPA/C/E/16/3/24Part of: Family Planning Association- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Subfertility - legal and ethical issues
Date: 1986 - 1996Reference: SA/FPA/C/E/16/3/12Part of: Family Planning Association- Archives and manuscripts
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Subfertility - legal and ethical issues
Date: 1971 - 1986Reference: SA/FPA/C/E/16/3/11Part of: Family Planning Association- Archives and manuscripts
Raven, John C. - Human Nature Its Development, Variations and Assessment: A Concise Psychology for those concerned with the welfare of others
Date: 1952Reference: DGH1/6/18/164Part of: Records of Crichton Royal Hospital- Books
A Human health perspective on climate change : a report outlining the research needs on the human health effects of climate change / the Interagency Working Group on Climate Change and Health (IWGCCH).
Interagency Working Group on Climate Change and Health (U.S.)Date: [2010]