A scientist launched her new children's book in a bid to inspire future generations to take up careers in the subject.
Dr Mandy Hartley's event on Sunday, October 1 at Old Buckenham Village Hall was attended by many children, who also took part in a workshop based on the book where they find out what it is like to be an author and learned about DNA.
The 43-year-old's book challenges youngsters to solve crimes using DNA and could be used in schools to help inspire the next generation to take up careers as forensic detectives and generally learn more about science.
'There are fewer children going into science,' she explained.
'We need to enthuse them at a young age and get them excited about science.
'Speaking to teachers, the problem is that because they're getting no experience of DNA when they come to secondary school, to absorb the basics is really hard.
'If they learn about it earlier, they have a greater capacity to learn more and retain the information.
'It shows them what careers are out there.'
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