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Our genes play a key part in making us who we are, but how can science help us understand our genetic identity? Find out here.

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Influenza special issue This special issue looks at the nature of influenza, drugs and vaccines that can fight it, the current H1N1 pandemic, how it compares to previous strains and what international and national bodies are doing about it. View and download issue

Music, Mind and Medicine Music remains one of life's great mysteries. How can it have such a powerful impact on us? Do other animals experience music? And what exactly is music anyway? Find out here. View and download issue

Health and Climate Change The Earth's climate is changing ever faster, and human activities play a role in speeding up this change. But there are consequences. Learn more about how climate change affects our health. View and download issue

How We Look What do we mean by 'normal'? Why do we take the form we do? Why do we do so much to change what nature has given us? What might we look like in the future? Explore these questions and more. View and download issue

Drug Development Explore how pharmaceuticals work and consider the part they play in modern life. The student activity encourages debate, challenging you to decide which one of three drugs should be developed. View and download issue

Epidemics

Explore the threat to global health posed by emerging or re-emerging infections, and take control as you decide how to deal with an emerging epidemic.

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Evolution

Explore the theory of evolution, the evidence that supports it, unanswered questions and the history of public reaction.

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Thinking Investigate the world of thought, with a student activity involving a high-profile murder case retold through podcasts and vote online. Also browse our illusions gallery and bizarre videos that tell us more about the way we think and see. View and download issue

Sex and Gender Exploring the biological basis of sex differences and the relationship between sex and gender, this issue is accompanied by a free schools activity encouraging debate on the topic of sex selection. View and download issue

Nanoscience View PDF and exclusive online content, including related articles, an interactive animation, illustrations, classroom-based discussion games, tips for teachers and a beautiful nano gallery. View and download issue

Obesity View PDF and additional background information for teachers, plus interactive activity 'The OBs'. View and download issue