Stories
- 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.
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The case of the cancerous stomach
Steak and schnitzel were on the menu again after Theodor Billroth successfully excised a woman’s stomach cancer in 1881. Remarkably, today’s surgeons still perform the same procedure, with slight modifications.
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The shape of thought
Santiago Ramón y Cajal’s description of the moment in 1887 when he saw a brain cell for the first time never fails to move neuroscientist Richard Wingate to tears. Here he captures that enduring sense of wonder.
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Bringing biotech to the people
Amateur scientists have inspired all kinds of frightening scenarios, from Frankenstein’s monster to ‘The Fly’ and ‘Breaking Bad’. But it can be a force for good. Today’s DIYbio enthusiasts are having fun – and even making lucrative breakthrough discoveries.
Catalogue
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Medical laboratory sciences.
- Archives and manuscripts
Group of Full-Time Non-Professional Medical teachers. Laboratory & Research Workers
Date: 1938-1939Reference: SA/BMA/G.105Part of: British Medical Association- Archives and manuscripts
Volume 8: Laboratory Science Book for Zoology
Date: 1905-1910Reference: MS.3275Part of: Lillie, Denis Gascoigne (1888-1963), biologist- Archives and manuscripts
Laboratory Animals Ltd.
Date: 01 Jan 1973 - 09 Oct 1973Reference: WA/MMS/AD/11Part of: Wellcome Museum of Medical Science- Archives and manuscripts
Laboratory Animals Ltd.
Date: 26 Apr 1972 - 05 Dec 1972Reference: WA/MMS/AD/10Part of: Wellcome Museum of Medical Science