How does the body avoid multiple sperm fertilizing an egg?
You shall not pass: discover how the protein coating around an egg cell ‘zips up’ after fertilization to stop more sperm from entering.
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You shall not pass: discover how the protein coating around an egg cell ‘zips up’ after fertilization to stop more sperm from entering.
Take a virtual tour of The World of Molecular Biology to access awe-inspiring microscopy images and explore cutting-edge life science themes.
Extract DNA from fruit using household ingredients and then explore the challenges of gene sequencing by assembling a fragmented poem.
Talking trees: discover how trees use chemicals to communicate with soil microbes and how this could impact their ability to act as carbon sinks.
A walk on the wild side: invite some ants to take a walk on your petri dish and discover how bacteria from their feet could help us reduce pesticide use.
Did you know that there are flowering plants that live in the sea? The unique characteristics of seagrasses are vital for the health of our planet.
Accelerate Your Teaching is a free online course for high-school teachers. Discover how particle accelerator stories can bring a range of STEM topics to life.
Explore the form and function of ‘nature’s tiny sculptures’ – proteins – with an engaging art competition from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory.
Biology, maths, and the SDGs: estimate the CO2 absorbed by a tree in the schoolyard and compare it to the CO2 emissions of a short-haul flight.
Act now for the Sustainable Development Goals: explore resources developed by European teachers bring the science of sustainability into the classroom.
How does the body avoid multiple sperm fertilizing an egg?
Explore the world of molecular biology without leaving the classroom
Plant genetics: extract DNA and explore the challenge of gene sequencing
Exploring the dialogue between trees and soil microbes
Footprints in the agar: growing bacteria from ants’ feet to combat plant diseases
Seagrass the wonder plant!
Accelerate your teaching with links to cutting-edge science
Unfold Your World: using art to explore the story of life
How much carbon is locked in that tree?
Sustainability in the classroom: teaching materials from Science on Stage