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Big Picture

Animations

These animations show some of the processes featured in 'Big Picture: Genes, Genomes and Health'. Find out where DNA is found inside the body, how proteins are made from DNA and how scientists can determine the sequence of base pairs in DNA.

DNA sequencing - the Sanger method How the sequence of bases in a DNA molecule is determined. Download [536KB] (right click to save)
Zoom in on your genome Find out where and how the human genome is stored within our cells and bodies. Download [231KB] (right click to save)
DNA to protein - transcription and translation

A look at how the DNA code is used to build protein molecules inside our cells.

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