This resource covers the hormonal control of blood sugar and body temperature and the physiology involved.
Materials may be natural or man-made. They may exist as solids, liquids and gases, and as a mixture of states.
An introduction to genes, DNA, cloning, inheritance and medical issues for 14-16 and 16+ students.
Skin is the outer covering of vertebrate animals, is the largest organ of the body and has many different functions.
Knowing about the properties of everyday materials found around us helps us choose the right material for the job.
A downloadable poster and a set of teaching materials introducing stem cells and their impact.
Activities and lesson plan notes for teachers on antibiotics and how antibiotic-resistant bacteria arise.
Take a virtual tour of the chemistry laboratories and the pilot plant making pharmaceutical products on a large scale.
<p>A resource with animated graphics on the cellular mechanisms causing cancer, diagnosis and treatment.
An interactive online resource about the structure and function of the nervous system including the eye and vision.
An introduction to enzymes in digestion and general uses. Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms.
<p>Information and resources from the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), trade body of the UK pharmaceutical industry.&l