Newswise — As families frolicked at the beach, American scientists unveiled discoveries about the inner workings of our bodies.

To keep up with the latest advances in the medical sciences, subscribe to free materials published in print and online by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The materials serve up science using engaging, clear language and breaking down stereotypes about science and scientists. Readers see that even the most basic biomedical research is exciting and essential to improving our health.

Free NIGMS materials include:

"¢Printed and online booklets that present scientific concepts and current research in areas like genetics, cell biology, biochemistry and computational biology

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"¢Audio and video interviews with today's scientists

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To view, download and request hard copies of these materials, go to http://www.nigms.nih.gov/Publications. Teachers can order classroom sets of the print publications. All offerings are free-of-charge.

Other components of NIH also produce educational materials. A list of resources available by topic, age level and formats is available through the NIH Office of Science Education at http://science.education.nih.gov.