Science Education
Strengthening public understanding and appreciation of science is a key NIGMS goal. As part of its efforts, the Institute publishes free science education materials on a range of topics.
We encourage you to consider the environment and use our materials in their electronic forms. If you require printed versions, you may order a single copy of most publications. If you are an educator, you may order larger quantities.
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Cell Biology
Cellular Structures, Functions, Processes, Imaging, Stress Response
Cellular Structures, Functions, Processes, Imaging, Stress Response
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Enzymes, Molecular Probes, Metabolic Engineering, Glycobiology, Synthesis, Natural Products, Chemical Reactions
Enzymes, Molecular Probes, Metabolic Engineering, Glycobiology, Synthesis, Natural Products, Chemical Reactions
Computers in Biology
Bioinformatics, Modeling, Systems Biology, Data Visualization
Bioinformatics, Modeling, Systems Biology, Data Visualization
Genetics
DNA, RNA, Genetic Processes, Developmental Biology, Population Genetics, Evolution, Stem Cells, Model Organisms, Diseases, Sleep Research
DNA, RNA, Genetic Processes, Developmental Biology, Population Genetics, Evolution, Stem Cells, Model Organisms, Diseases, Sleep Research
Pharmacology
Biochemical Actions of Drugs in the Body, Pharmacogenomics, Drug Design, Anesthesiology, Toxicology
Biochemical Actions of Drugs in the Body, Pharmacogenomics, Drug Design, Anesthesiology, Toxicology
Physical Trauma and Sepsis
Traumatic Injury, Burns, Inflammation, Sepsis, Wound Healing, Immunology
Traumatic Injury, Burns, Inflammation, Sepsis, Wound Healing, Immunology
Structural Biology
Molecular Structure and Function, Protein Folding, Research Tools and Methods
Molecular Structure and Function, Protein Folding, Research Tools and Methods
Science Careers
Research Training, Workforce Diversity, Role Models
Research Training, Workforce Diversity, Role Models
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Booklets
Overviews of major fields of basic research, including cell biology, genetics and chemistry
Overviews of major fields of basic research, including cell biology, genetics and chemistry
Posters
Classroom posters to spur student interest in science and research careers
Classroom posters to spur student interest in science and research careers
Fact Sheets
Short descriptions of basic biomedical research areas
Short descriptions of basic biomedical research areas
Research News
Monthly digest of basic biomedical research findings
Monthly digest of basic biomedical research findings
Magazine
Profiles of diverse scientists, research highlights, science-related puzzles and other activities
Profiles of diverse scientists, research highlights, science-related puzzles and other activities
Media Galleries
Scientific images, videos; scientist interviews, profiles, photos
Scientific images, videos; scientist interviews, profiles, photos
Quizzes and Puzzles
Interactive online science challenges
Interactive online science challenges
For Teachers
Using Our Materials in Your Classroom
Curriculum Supplements: Doing Science and Evolution and Medicine
This page last reviewed on December 18, 2012
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