Why are ethics important? Test your understanding and then explore three case studies.

This poster explores the process of protein synthesis.

Our Protump cards are useful for learning about and comparing different proteins

Proteins are involved in many complex systems – controlling our growth, hunger and sugar in our blood.

This animation shows muscle contraction and the sliding filament theory

What are stem cells and why are they so vital?

This animation demonstrates the range of methods that can be used to investigate different populations in a woodland ecosystem.

This animation shows how cells enable us to hear.

Learn about the different imaging techniques used to support research and diagnosis of disease.

Statistical claims can be convincing, but these articles show how important it is to look deeper into the data to make decisions about the claims being made.

These articles explore how life on earth began, consider the importance of carbon in our biology and whether there might be an alternative.  

Respiration is the chemical process of releasing energy from organic compounds. This poster illustrates the series of enzyme-controlled reactions in which energy is transferred to produce adenosine triphosphate (...

Practise a chi squared test using this worked example investigating if taking vitamin C affected people’s chances of getting colds

Use this presentation in conjunction with the poster to discuss and understand the role of the components of the immune system.

Looking to our future has some of our scientific endeavour actually created problems for us all? Discuss and debate issues around bananas,  sustainable farming and chocolate.