SCIENCE SIMPLIFIED

Science is fun! But it can also sound intimidating at times… We’ve been creating BuzzFeed posts to help anyone understand the basics in just a few short minutes. We will cover topics ranging from what DNA and GMO’s are, to various exciting protein functions! Check out what we’ve done so far and be sure to check back for updates.

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Post 1: Ahhh yes, DNA… it’s that junk inside your body that makes everyone different, right? But what is it really? In the words of Kendrick Lamar, “I got loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA.”

Kendrick obviously knows something we don’t… Read below to find out more!

Kendrick obviously knows something we don’t… Read below to find out more!

 

Post 2: Did you know?! Only ~2% of your DNA actually codes for proteins!

Read below to find out more cool facts!

Read below to find out more cool facts!

 

Post 3: Ever wonder what breakups and cell division have in common?

Okay, maybe you don’t… but it’s a lot more than you’d think! Check it out:

Okay, maybe you don’t… but it’s a lot more than you’d think! Check it out:

 

Post 4: A cute genetics lesson :)

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Post 5: Vaccines are an essential part of keeping our populations safe.

Find out more about how vaccines work to save lives below:

Find out more about how vaccines work to save lives below:

 

Post 6: Everyone loves Chipotle…

Believe it or not Chipotle is more than delicious, it can help explain how DNA gets replicated!

Believe it or not Chipotle is more than delicious, it can help explain how DNA gets replicated!