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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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.
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Mixed feelings and milk siblings
A friend in need has a profound effect on Alev’s feelings about women sharing their milk in this final instalment of ‘The Breastmilk Market’.
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The intermediate life of spirits
Courttia Newland explores the events and his feelings surrounding the death of his mother-in-law, Tara Chauhan.
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Catalogue
- Books
Twins and super-twins : a study of twins, triplets, quadruplets and quintuplets / by Horatio Hackett Newman.
Newman, Horatio Hackett, 1875-1957.Date: [1942]- Books
Twins : a study of three pairs of identical twins / [Dorothy Burlingham].
Burlingham, Dorothy T.Date: [1952]- Archives and manuscripts
Twins and Heredity Tables
Date: 1874-1875Reference: GALTON/2/4/3/12/9Part of: Galton Papers- Books
Twins : superstitions and marvels, fantasies and experiments / William Viney.
Viney, WilliamDate: 2021- Books
Twins / by J.A. Fraser Roberts.
Roberts, J. A. Fraser (John Alexander Fraser), 1899-1987.Date: 1935