Stories
- Article
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’.
- Article
Martina Amati on ‘Under’
Visitors experiencing Under by Martina Amati
- Book extract
The psychology of Ouija
Explore the science behind table tilting and Ouija boards, and discover how the unscrupulous still make money from exploiting the ‘ideomotor’ effect.
- Article
The tale of the toxic kidneys
In 1954 a serendipitous coming together of skills and circumstances allowed the first successful organ transplant to take place. Read how Richard Herrick’s life was prolonged by his identical twin’s generosity.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Frédéricq, Léon (1851-1935), Belgian Physiologist
Frédéricq, Léon, 1851-1935 Belgian PhysiologistDate: c.1930Reference: MS.8472- Digital Images
- Online
William Sharpey(1802 - 1880). Physiologist.
- Journals
Physiologiste russe.
- Archives and manuscripts
Physiologists
Date: 1897-1953Reference: SA/PHY/Z/4/9/69-80Part of: The Physiological Society- Pictures
Physiologists: H.W. Davies, J.B.S. Haldane, and J.S Haldane. Photograph, 193- (?).
Date: 1930-1939Reference: 580549i