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
Physiologists
Date: 1897-1953Reference: SA/PHY/Z/4/9/69-80Part of: The Physiological Society- Archives and manuscripts
Physiologists in the NHS
Date: Jan 1980-Mar 1993Reference: SA/PHY/K/2/7Part of: The Physiological Society- Archives and manuscripts
Physiologists 1, Sheets 1-4
Date: 1978Reference: SA/PHY/Z/3/2/196Part of: The Physiological Society- Archives and manuscripts
Physiologists 3, Sheets 7-24
Date: 1981-1986Reference: SA/PHY/Z/3/2/198Part of: The Physiological Society- Archives and manuscripts
Physiologists 2, Sheets 5-7
Date: 1979-1981Reference: SA/PHY/Z/3/2/197Part of: The Physiological Society