Dunsford, Ivor

Date:
1950-1959
Reference:
PENROSE/3/4/23
Part of:
L. S. Penrose Papers
  • Archives and manuscripts

About this work

Description

Correspondence regarding Dunsford's research into the possible linkage between blood groups, MN distribution and types of cancer, specifically breast carcinoma.
Also includes correspondence regarding research into the excess frequency of blood group A in cases of gastric cancer, ABO grouping and D typing of children with cleft palates, cancer of the stomach, harelip in identical twins, and blood group distribution in cases of brochitis.
Enclosures include a short report on blood group distribution in cases of bronchitis and tables and distributions of samples in the other studies referred to in the correspondence.

Publication/Creation

1950-1959

Physical description

30 letters plus 13 enclosures

Location of duplicates

A digitised copy is held by the Wellcome Library as part of Codebreakers: Makers of Modern Genetics.

Terms of use

This material contains sensitive personal data. Access to this material will not be granted until after the last date of closure, unless written permission is given by the individual(s) concerned. Closed until 1 January 2059.

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Location of original

The original material is held at UCL Special Collections. This catalogue is held by the Wellcome Library as part of Codebreakers: Makers of Modern Genetics.

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