Ellie and Tom's Story

In many ways Tom is just like other four-year-old boys, but often it’s his differences that people notice first. In this thought-provoking film, Ellie talks about what it's like to have a brother with Cockayne syndrome.

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Tiana and Star's story

Everyone gets a few bumps and bruises when they’re younger - it’s just part of growing up. But in this film we learn that Tiana, 7, has broken a total of seven or eight bones and her sister Star, 10, has broken thirty-three.

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What "genes" means

This fun and easy to understand animation explains the influence that genes have on our everyday lives, from the colour of your eyes to the way your body works, grows and develops.

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