Prior to using this narrative, have learners create their own model of a cell in their notebooks using whatever background information or experience they might have. While exploring the narrative, ...

What am I looking at?This is a 3D rendering of an RNA polymerase II enzyme from baker’s yeast, created using actual molecular data to reconstruct its shape and ...

This study in blue is a cross section through a human spinal cord. The dark butterfly-shaped area at the center of the image contains cells that belong to the central nervous system.

Actin proteins group together to form a network of thin filaments that spread throughout eukaryotic cells. These filaments are involved in giving the cell its structure, allowing the cell to move, and ...

This calleta silkmoth caterpillar is covered with spiked spheres all over the top and sides of its body; their purpose is to discourage predators. Native American tribes in the American southwest dry ...

What am I looking at? In this image, you can see the rows and rows of hooked teeth (1) that line a snail’s tongue. Notice that the right and left sides of the tongue are mirror images of each other.

Beauty is all around us. It is everywhere our eyes can see – in the breathtaking majesty of snowcapped mountains, in the tranquil shores of tropical beaches, and in the faces of those we love. But ...

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Take a visual journey through some of the major concepts in biology. These pathways to discovery were created by educators to help users explore various biological concepts. We would like to extend a ...

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HHMI recognizes the transition to open science is a global endeavor that requires the actions of many organizations and individuals. For this reason, HHMI partners with several initiatives that are ...

HHMI’s BioInteractive brings the excitement of scientific discovery into high school and undergraduate classrooms through engaging stories and multimedia. Free resources and professional development ...