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Genetic variation is what makes you, you! Over 99% of your DNA is the same as any other person’s. The small amount of your DNA that’s different is what makes you unique. And that small difference can be very important! Learn more… (more…)

What are genes? They determine if we have black eyes or curly hair, if we are tall or short, and a lot of other things about who we are. Genes are bits of your DNA that contain specific information about how your body will grow. Learn more… (more…)

RNA are bits of genetic code… and RNA is very important in reproducing out DNA, the genetic code that tells our bodies how to grow! So learn more about RNA… (more…)

Bacteria are single-celled organisms, and they live all around us. They’re a whole different world, too small for us to see! But that doesn’t stop them from getting us sick… and also helping us out in a lot of ways. Learn more about bacteria… (more…)

Osmosis is how fluids move through membranes… like how water moves into and out of the cells in your body. Learn how it works! (more…)

Inside each cell in your body are little x-shaped structures, made of DNA… the directions for how your body will grow! Learn more about chromosomes… (more…)

Smoking can be very bad for your health…your heart, your lungs, and even your teeth! Learn more about smoking and health: (more…)

Bats are fascinating animals. They are strange-looking flying mammals…and they help our ecosystem by eating large numbers of insects! Find out more about these strange creatures: (more…)

Did you know that your skin is the largest organ in your body? It has a lot of functions…including keeping you the right temperature and protecting you from injuries. Learn more about your skin: (more…)