The Curious Gene

Science, out of the textbook.

Where curiosity becomes passion, enthusiasm and insight. Chemistry games, stories from biology and medicine, and tools for budding researchers.

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 Read Stories from biology and medicine A day in the life of a virus, what holds a molecule together, and more. Each story ends with a game on the same topic. Ask Curious Genes community The weekly challenge, the question of the week, a student showcase, and Ask a Scientist. Teach For educators Every game sorted by topic, board, class and tier, so you can pick one for tomorrow's lesson.

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A Day in The Life of a Virus They don't breathe. They don't think. They aren't even alive, and they can reshape entire populations. Another Nobel Laureate?! An Interview with Michael Houghton His discovery of the Hepatitis C virus in 1989 transformed medicine. He answered a student's questions. When Viruses Collide: Dengue vs. Chikungunya A mosquito bite, a rash, an aching body. But is it dengue or chikungunya? Sometimes even nature wears a disguise.

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About

My name is Sahana Rewari, a student at The British School, New Delhi. I created The Curious Gene Blog as part of the broader Curious Gene Initiative, which focuses on building STEM literacy in creative and accessible ways.

This blog is where I explore science through curiosity and storytelling. It explores how science shapes everyday life; from the hormones that influence mood to the discoveries that redefine medicine. Alongside these articles are conversations with scientists and innovators whose work continues to inspire the next generation of learners.

Through The Curious Gene, I want to make science feel approachable and alive, to show that science isn't just confined to textbooks. It's for everyone.

The Curious Gene is a science initiative for students, readers and teachers. It offers chemistry games, stories from biology and medicine, and research tools. Games and reading live at curiousgenes.com.