Tools and Techniques

Computational tools and approaches offer opportunities to study biology in new and exciting ways, helping to answer questions like:

  • How do cells, human populations, and other complicated biological systems behave under a variety of conditions?
  • How can we organize, share, or visualize vast amounts of biological data?
  • What can we learn by simulating and modeling complex life processes?

Follow the links below to learn more.

Pathways Icon.Pathways

A collaboration between NIGMS and Scholastic, Inc., that provides a collection of free educational resources about basic biomedical science and research careers.

Biomedical Beat Icon.Biomedical Beat

A blog highlighting NIGMS-funded research and scientists, as well as images and tools that help illustrate biomedical concepts and advances to the general public.

Findings Magazine Icon.Findings

A magazine published from 2001 to 2017 that showcased diverse scientists who were doing cutting-edge research and leading interesting lives.

Fact Sheets

Structural Biology Fact Sheet Icon.Structural Biology
Studying Cells Fact Sheet Icon.Studying Cells
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Fact Sheets Icon.All Fact Sheets

Multimedia

Image and Video Gallery Icon.Image and Video Gallery

Scientific photos, illustrations, and videos from NIGMS grantees

iBiology Icon. iBiology

Collection of videos that convey the excitement of modern biology research, the scientific process, and the people behind the discoveries, supported by NIGMS