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Medicines by Design
- This educational booklet about pharmacology explains how scientists unravel the many different ways medicines work in the body and how this information guides the hunt for drugs of the future. Medicines By Design describes the science of pharmacology, discusses how drugs work in the body, and presents some of the latest research developments in the field. (Publication No. 06-474, 54 pages) (National Institute of General Medical Sciences) http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/order/#medicines_by_design
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Medicines For You (Order Free Copy)
- Just like diet and lifestyle, genes can affect how people respond to medicines. This brochure describes in lay language the science of pharmacogenetics and answers questions about pharmacogenetics research. (National Institute of General Medical Sciences) http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/order/#medicines_for_you
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NIGMS Classroom - Free Resources for Teachers
- Findings and other NIGMS publications can be used to enhance knowledge provided in text books and lecture materials in high school science courses including introductory biology, honors/advanced placement biology, anatomy, science & technology, chemistry, health, and others. Download free slide kits (Powerpoint files) customized for each Findings story. (National Institute of General Medical Sciences) http://www.nigms.nih.gov/Publications/Classroom.htm
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Stem Cell Information
- Learn about stem cell research, federal policy, and scientific concepts. (National Institutes of Health) http://stemcells.nih.gov/index.asp
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The New Genetics
- All living things use the DNA in genes as an instruction manual for life. This educational booklet explains how genes influence health and disease, the basics of DNA and its molecular cousin RNA, and much more. The New Genetics also explains why studies of evolution drive medical research and how computers are advancing genetics in the 21st century (Publication No. 07-662, 90 pages) (National Institute of General Medical Sciences) http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/order/#the_new_genetics
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The Structures of Life
- This booklet explains how structural biology provides insight into health and disease and is useful in developing new medications. The booklet features "Student Snapshots" designed to inspire young people to consider careers in biomedical research. It also includes review questions at the end of each chapter. (Publication No. 01-2778, 60 pages) (National Institute of General Medical Sciences) http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/order/#the_structures_of_life
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Toxicology Tutorials
- A series of three tutorials that are intended to provide a basic understanding of toxicology. The series includes Toxicology Tutor I - Basic Principles, Toxicology Tutor II - Toxicokinetics, and Toxicology Tutor III - Cellular Effects and Biochemistry. (National Library of Medicine) http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/Tox/ToxTutor.html
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Understanding Angiogenesis (PowerPoint)
- Online PowerPoint presentation that illustrates the process of forming new blood vessels (angiogenesis) and its importance in cancer research. (National Cancer Institute) http://cancer.gov/cancertopics/understandingcancer/angiogenesis
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Understanding Angiogenesis (PowerPoint)
- (LARGE FILE - 4.3 MB) Download this PowePoint file that illustrates the process of forming new blood vessels (angiogenesis) and its importance in cancer research. (National Cancer Institute) http://cancer.gov/images/understandingcancer/PPTs/ANGIOGEN.PPT
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Understanding Cancer Genomics (PowerPoint)
- Online PowerPoint presentation that illustrates cancer genomics - the study of the human cancer genome. It is a search within "cancer families" and patients for the full collection of genes and mutations--both inherited and sporadic--that contribute to the development of a cancer cell and its progression from a localized cancer to one that grows uncontrolled and metastasizes (spreads throughout the body). (National Cancer Institute) http://cancer.gov/cancertopics/understandingcancer/cancergenomics
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