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.
- Book extract
The science of why things spread
From deadly pandemics to viral tweets, Adam Kucharski explores what makes something contagious.
- Long read
Primodos, paternalism and the fight to be heard
Journalist Florence Wildblood examines the case of Primodos – a conveniently quick but risky hormone pregnancy test that was prescribed in the 1960s and ’70s – and profiles two women at the story’s shocking heart.
- Article
Fantastic beasts and unnatural history
Find out how a 17th-century compendium of the natural world came to present fantastical beasts –like dragons – as real, living creatures.
Catalogue
- Journals
- Online
Journal of immunological methods
Date: 1971-- Journals
- Online
Journal of microbiological methods
Date: ©1983-- Journals
- Online
Journal of virological methods
Date: 1980-- Journals
- Online
Journal of biochemical and biophysical methods
Date: 1979-2008- Archives and manuscripts
Works by Employees of the Wellcome Museum of Medical Science
Date: [1930s - 1970s]Reference: WA/MMS/AD/Mus/8/41Part of: Wellcome Museum of Medical Science