The American Philosophical Society announces that the Britton Chance papers (Mss.Ms.Coll.160), encompassing fiften series, are now open to researchers. The finding aid explains that Britton Chance (1913-2010) was a biochemist and biophysicist and he also worked in biomedical optics. The Chance Papers contain correspondence, research notes, experimental data, publication materials, and photographs that document Chance’s life as a biochemist, biophysicist, and yachtsman. Prospective researchers may view the finding aid here or learn more about Chance here. 

Vesalius, De humani corporis fabrica libri. 1555 second edition, with manuscript notes and corrections in the author's hand.

Vesalius, De humani corporis fabrica libri. 1555 second edition, with manuscript notes and corrections in the author's hand. Image courtesy of the University of Toronto.