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Around 1.5 billion people worldwide are overweight or obese. Are we just eating too much or can we blame our genes? Here’s how to investigate the genetics of obesity in the classroom.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Many of us have had our teeth straightened with braces. Few people know, however, that orthodontics involves a great deal of fundamental science and fast-moving technology.
Ages: 16-19;
Why does meiosis so often go wrong? And what are the consequences?
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Research into the genetics of the autism spectrum is increasing our understanding of these conditions, and may lead to better ways to diagnose and manage them.
Ages: 16-19;
Male or female? What are the issues surrounding children for whom the answer is not clear? Researchers Eric Vilain and Melissa Hines hope to provide some of the answers.
Ages: 16-19;
We all know that exercise makes us fitter and healthier – but what changes take place in our cells to make this happen?
Ages: 16-19;
For scientists at the European Space Agency, a mission to Mars means going to Antarctica first.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Brain tumours are one of the most common causes of death in children – and may begin when chromosomes are torn apart during cell division.
Ages: 16-19;
In popular TV detective series, genetic fingerprinting is commonly used to identify criminals. Sara Müller and Heike Göllner-Heibült take a look behind the scenes.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
The topic of polymers is often limited to chemistry lessons. The Establish project offers some hands-on activities to investigate these materials and some of their medical applications.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
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The genetics of obesity: a lab activity
Topics: Biology, Health
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The changing face of orthodontics
Topics: Biology, Health
| Issue 25
Sloppy fishing: why meiosis goes wrong
Topics: Biology, Health
| Issue 24
Behind the autism spectrum
Topics: Biology, General science, Health
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Intersex: falling outside the norm
Topics: Biology, Health
| Issue 23
On your bike: how muscles respond to exercise
Topics: Biology, Health
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The white continent as a stepping stone to the red planet
Topics: Biology, Astronomy / space, Health
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Exploding chromosomes: how cancer begins
Topics: Biology, Health
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Genetic fingerprinting: a look inside
Topics: Biology, Health
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Polymers in medicine
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health
