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Genes Factsheet
This poster-style handout provides information about genes for children, explaining how genes are instructions for building proteins, how genetic disorders can happen and how many genes we have in our cells. The sheet was produced by Genetic Disorders UK, which provides schools with a host of free resources for...
Genes in 3D
A 3D movie that journeys into the human cell revealing a gene.
Courtesy: National Human Genome Research Institute.
This resource is part of the Post 16 genetics and...
Genes, genomes and health *suitable for home teaching*
Published by the Wellcome Trust, the 'Big Picture' explores issues around biology and medicine.
In recent years, great progress has been made in genome sequencing and understanding the huge amount of data produced....
Genetic code
A 3-D movie that journeys into the human cell revealing the genetic code.
Courtesy: National Human Genome Research Institute
This resource is part of the Post 16 genetics and genomics collection of resources.
Genetic Databases
This article on Genetic Databases appeared in Biologist magazine in 2001. The resource is provided by the Association for Science Education (ASE).
What we eat; how we function (even to the smallest active molecule); every creature, microbe or plant that lives and grows in, on and around us - all these...
Genetic Engineering
This resource from Defence Dynamics can be used to help students consider the implications of genetic engineering. Stimulus materials look at the development of genetically modified food crops and a questionnaire helps students to consider their views on genetic engineering. The materials can be used to prompt a...
This is one of a series of titles exploring various social issues aimed at readers aged 13 and over.
This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.
This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.