Stories
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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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Womb milk and the puzzle of the placenta
A human baby needs milk to survive – and this holds true even before it’s born. Joanna Wolfarth explores “womb milk”, as well as ancient and modern ideas about the placenta.
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Why gene editing can never eliminate disability
In a world where DNA testing and gene editing offer ways to eliminate certain disabilities, Jaipreet Virdi explores a more accepting and inclusive approach.
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The men who meddled with nature
The ‘acclimatisation societies’ of the 19th century sought to ‘improve’ on the natural world by releasing non-native species into the wild. The effects were disastrous.
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European Society of Human Genetics general correspondence
Date: 7 Jan 1998-22 Apr 1999Reference: UGC 188/6/2/3Part of: Papers of Malcolm Andrew Ferguson-Smith, geneticist, Professor of Medical Genetics, University of Glasgow, Scotland- Archives and manuscripts
European Society of Human Genetics
Date: 1997-1999Reference: UGC 188/6/2Part of: Papers of Malcolm Andrew Ferguson-Smith, geneticist, Professor of Medical Genetics, University of Glasgow, Scotland- Archives and manuscripts
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European Society of Human Genetics general correspondence and papers, May-November
Date: 22 May 1997- 25 Nov 1997Reference: UGC 188/6/2/2Part of: Papers of Malcolm Andrew Ferguson-Smith, geneticist, Professor of Medical Genetics, University of Glasgow, Scotland- Archives and manuscripts
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Japan Society of Human Genetics Honorary Membership
Date: 1959Reference: PENROSE/1/17/8Part of: L. S. Penrose Papers- Archives and manuscripts
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American Society of Human Genetics, Bethesda, MD - "The Human Genome Project" (15 November 1989)
Date: 1989Reference: JDW/2/8/1/191Part of: James D. Watson Collection