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These animations, from the Wellcome Trust, explore DNA structure, function and analysis. They explain the biological processes that transcribe and translate the genetic code to produce proteins. Animations also illustrate how the processes used to sequence DNA have developed to allow genomes to be analysed at a...
DNA jigsaw
In this activity, students have some sections of DNA code and need to work out what the coloured bases are to identify animals. Curriculum links include:
- DNA base pairing
- DNA variation between species
DNA sequencing - the Sanger method
In this method, the DNA is used as a template to generate a set of fragments that differ in length from each other by a single base. The fragments are then...
DNA to Protein - Transcription and Translation
This animation, from the Wellcome Trust, illustrates how the DNA code is used to build protein molecules inside our cells.
It shows how, during the process of transcription, polymerase unzips the DNA and uses it as a...
Do we favour fatty foods?
Video from the Big Picture issue on Fat, showing an experiment to discover if we favour fatty foods.
Although they provide immense benefits, drugs aren't a perfect solution: they can be expensive, they only help a proportion of patients, sometimes they harm us, and we’re not very good at taking them as we should. These articles help us investigate what part pharmaceuticals play in modern life and ask where we...
Drugs *suitable for home teaching*
Published by the Wellcome Trust, the 'Big Picture' explores issues around biology and medicine.
While providing immense benefits, drugs are not the perfect solution. They only work on a proportion of patients,...
Drugs on the Brain
Produced by the Citizen Science project, this resource engages students in debating the social, political and health issues surrounding the use of drugs.
In this activity, debate commences by introducing characters, scenarios and issues connected with drugs. Students are given opportunities to hot seat as...
Ecology fieldwork
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A guide to carrying out an ecological study. How can you ensure your study has no bias? |
Aims to distill knowledge and understanding of public engagement with science, to inform future practice, and showcase the successful Wellcome-funded projects.