We need fats to stay alive. Explore the role of fat (lipids) in our bodies and the link with vitamins.

Take a look at the summary evidence behind the use of palm oil, a fat tax and biofuels and debate the pros and cons.

We may have a lot of technology at our fingertips to help us understand genes and genomes. But when could use of, or access to, these data affect our human rights?

Exploiting the lack of gravity in experiments carried out in space can yield information that might take much longer to find on earth on earth, but how is it achieved?

Compare genomes of different organisms, get to grips with sequencing techniques, understanding the coding of genes, the importance of RNA

What is a population and how can we study a population? Find out about key terms and concepts in this article.

How can we be sure drugs and treatments are safe? Explore how drugs are tested and consider the ethical questions that are raised when tests fail.

Explore the impact of vaccination, the discovery of antibodies, germ theory, and major histocompatibility complex on our understanding of the immune system.

This animation explores the action of indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), the most common form of auxin, and looks at how scientists used experimental evidence to explain the role of auxins in a phototrophic response....

This presentation, using stills from the animation about the action of IAA, is produced without any text making it useful for teaching and revision.

Science relies on using statistical processes to investigate phenomena. This primer explores the processes and explain why they are important.

Understanding genes can help with the search for treatments and cures but can also help with understanding how diseases spread.

Living without gravity and the protection of our atmosphere from radiation has serious consequences. How do astronauts manage and what can we learn from them?

Find out how drugs are made, tested and trialled. Learn about the role of technology and simulation in drug making.

Plants are essential for our food and fuel. In these articles debate the potential of hydroponic farming, the role of genetically modified crops and alternative fuels.