The emerging field of ‘biocodicology’, where biological data contained within old books and manuscripts is interrogated, offers opportunities to apply a molecular narrative to material culture. Professor Robert Layfield explores the possibility that protein residues, preserved for centuries on the surfaces of books and manuscripts containing historical medicinal recipes, may be alive with biological information that speaks to their handling and use.
Part of our latest exhibition from Manuscripts and Special Collections, 'Plants and Prayers: health and healing before 1700' at the Weston Gallery Lakeside Arts, open from Thursday 30 March until 3 September and with an extensive programme of events surrounding it.
Thursday 15 June, 1-2pm
Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts
Admission free
Book tickets online
King's Meadow CampusLenton Lane Nottingham, NG7 2NR
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