Professor Dave Explains
Syphilis Treponema pallidum
Syphilis is another infection that is typically caused by sexual contact, thanks to the pathogen Treponema pallidum. What does this bacterium do? How is the infection treated? Let's take a closer look now.
Professor Dave Explains
Lyme Disease Borrelia burgdorferi
Lyme disease. It's that one you get from ticks! So what kind of ticks, and where are they? How does that work exactly, and what are the bacteria that are being transferred when they bite? The bacteria are called Borellia burgdorferi,...
FuseSchool
Bacterial Disease
Did you know that it wasn’t until around 200 years ago that people knew what caused infectious diseases? Before that, they believed that one cause was ‘bad air’, and so they carried around bunches of sweet-smelling flowers to sweeten the...
FuseSchool
Fungal Diseases
Imagine a world without bananas! It’s a real possibility… a fungal disease is attacking and killing banana trees, and as yet we haven’t found a cure.
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Infectious Diseases and Transmission
This video provides an overview of infectious diseases and how they are transmitted. It explains the role of the immune system in fighting off harmful organisms and highlights various ways pathogens can be spread, including direct and...
Professor Dave Explains
Food Poisoning Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli
We've all gotten food poisoning before, and it's terrible. So what causes it? Just a little bit of bacteria called E. coli, that's all. Let's check them out!
Science360
Good Vibrations
Elisa Konofagou, a bioengineer at Columbia University, believes ultra sound technology could become be a vital component in treating and perhaps curing degenerative brain diseases such as Cancer, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. One...
Mazz Media
Biological Vectors
REAL WORLD SCIENCE: Biological Vectors and Infectious Diseases Using incredible videography, photos, animation and graphics, this information-packed video introduces students to biological vectors. Viewers will learn that biological...
Global Health with Greg Martin
The State of Global Health
This is a video about the State of Global Health. Dr Greg Martin talks about a few of the major issues that need to be addressed.
Science Buddies
How Well Do You Wash Your Hands?
How well do you wash your hands? Do you just give them a quick rinse with water, or do you use soap? Do you wash the backs of your hands and in between your fingers? Good hand washing is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of...
CTE Skills
HST-AP Introduction to the Urinary System
The Urinary, or Excretory System is another system by which the body rids itself of unwanted Toxins or (waste). Basically, the urinary system’s main purpose is to maintain the body’s “homeostasis”. In other words, the urinary system’s...
FuseSchool
Memory
Have you ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you’ve gone in there? Or smelled a familiar scent that made you think of another time or place in your life? In this video we’ll look at how your memory works. Memory refers...
Visual Learning Systems
Viruses and Monerans: Bacteria in Our Lives
Practical examples show how viruses and bacteria are both beneficial and harmful to humans. Animations describe the structure of a virus, and explain how they reproduce and cause disease. Microscopic images illustrate different types and...
Cerebellum
The Human Body Major Systems & Organs - Respiratory System
The human body is a wondrously complex machine made of flesh, bone, muscles, organs, blood vessels and highly specialized systems that function together to sustain life. This fascinating third part of The Human Body series examines the...
Visual Learning Systems
Maintaining a Healthy Body: Regular Medical Visits
Maintaining a healthy body is a fundamental part of leading a fulfilling, successful life. This series of videos highlights many of the basic things everyone can do to maintain a safe and healthy lifestyle. Concepts and terminology...
Curated Video
Trump picks RFK Jr. to lead Health and Human Services
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services is subject to Senate approval. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Entomologist 'Dr. Buggs' on why eradicating mosquitos might not be a bad thing
Are mosquitoes really as bad as they're made out to be? Entomologist Sammy Ramsey — aka "Dr. Buggs" — explains. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
If you get sick often, are you immunocompromised? Here's what the term actually means
The CDC says those who are immunocompromised should get extra doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccines, which are available starting this week. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Should mosquitos be eradicated?
Entomologist Sammy Ramsey, also known as "Dr. Buggs," usually talks about conservation efforts when it comes to bugs, but he says mosquitos are the exception because of the problems they cause. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Health officials urge measles vaccinations as cases continue to rise
At least 95% of a population must be vaccinated in order to meet "herd immunity" for measles, experts note.
Bloomberg
Ozempic Could Impact Food Company Earnings
A new class of weight-loss drugs has rattled global equity markets, sending shares of everything from food and beverage companies to medical-device makers tumbling. As earnings season kicks into high gear, firms are expected to reveal if...
British Movietone
CANCER - CURE OR FAKE?
Mr RJ Williams of New South Wales, claims to have found a new cure for cancer. But although Mr Barry Zeitch is absolutely positive, that it cured his cancer of the liver, doctors are still a little sceptical. Many other people are...
Curated Video
BELGIUM: YOGIC FLYERS PERFORM AT NATURAL LAW PARTY CONFERENCE
English/Nat
The Natural Law Party has met at a hotel in Brussels for a global convention with a difference.
The party's famed Yogic flyers are performing, in an effort to bring harmony to the E-U , an organisation they believe is...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Expert discusses 2020 Nobel Chemistry award
Pernilla Wittung Stafshede, member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, discusses the significance of the 2020 Nobel Chemistry Prize, given to Emmanuelle Charpentier of France and Jennifer Doudna of the United States "for the...