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The Evolution of Surgery: From Barbers to Modern Medical Marvels
This video provides a comprehensive overview of the history and evolution of surgery as a medical practice. The video discusses key advancements in surgical techniques and technology over the centuries, such as the use of anesthesia,...
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Revolutionizing Medicine: South African Student Discovers Nanorobot Lubricants
A South African student at the University of the Free State has made a groundbreaking discovery of compounds derived from special yeasts that can be used to lubricate nanorobots. These nanorobots, smaller than ever before, have the...
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Inside Britain's National Institute of Biological Standards and Control: Leading the Way in Medical Research
The National Institute of Biological Standards and Control is a leading research facility in the UK, responsible for developing vaccines and setting standards for biological medicines worldwide. With a history dating back to the 1920s...
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Understanding Harmful Bacteria: Causes, Prevention, and Effects
Explore the world of harmful bacteria and their potential to make us sick. Learn about pathogens, foodborne illnesses, skin infections, and how to protect yourself from the effects of these bad bacteria. Discover the importance of proper...
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Advancements in Genetic Research: From DNA Structure to Early Cancer Detection
This video highlights the significance of the discovery of the structure of DNA in 1953 and its impact on genetic research and healthcare. It discusses the potential for new treatments and more accurate testing and screening methods for...
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Using Drosophila to Study Alzheimer's Disease: Potential Breakthrough for New Drugs
Scientists at Southampton University are using Drosophila, the common fruit fly, to study the role of a protein called Tau in the progression of Alzheimer's disease. By identifying over 100 genes in the fruit fly that are closely related...
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Revolutionizing Drug Discovery: The Power of Biochips in Biotechnology
Biotechnology is revolutionizing the field of medicine by introducing biochips that can accelerate the drug discovery process. These biochips, developed by electronic chip maker Infineon, utilize advanced technology to analyze genetic...
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GCSE Physics - X-Rays and Gamma Rays #68
This video covers: - How x-ray machines work - How gamma rays are used to sterilise food and medical equipment - The pro's and con's of using radiation Exam board specific info: AQA - Everything is relevant to your course! IGCSE Edexcel...
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GCSE Biology - Selective Breeding #77
Selective breeding is the process of choosing the best animals and plants and breeding them together, in the hope of getting even better offspring. Learn how it all works and why we do it in this video!
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GCSE Biology - Plant Disease and Defences #46
This video covers: - How plants get diseases, e.g. from microorganisms, larger organisms, and mineral deficiencies - How to diagnose plant diseases - How plants defend themselves against diseases Exam board specific info: AQA -...
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GCSE Biology - Is Your Lifestyle Really a Personal Choice? - Lifestyle & Risk Factors #42
Risk factors are things that increase the chance that a person will develop a certain disease. Lots of these are lifestyle choices that we make everyday. Learn the links you need to know, and how disease can affect society at large.
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GCSE Biology - How A Mushroom Can Kill You - Fungal and Protist Disease #35
Learn what fungi and protist are and how they can cause 'Rose Black Spot' and 'Malaria'. We also cover vectors and parasites, and the symptoms and treatments of each disease
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GCSE Biology - Health and Disease #33
In this video we look at how to describe the terms health and disease, the difference between communicable and non-communicable disease, and how diseases can interact.
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GCSE Biology - What Are Vaccines? Are They Safe? How Do They Work? Vaccines Explained #39
How do vaccines work? What's heard immunity? And what are the pros and cons of vaccination?
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GCSE Biology - Genetic Engineering #82
Genetic engineering allows us to move genes between different organisms and even different species. This has revolutionised agriculture and potentially saved millions of lived. Learn how it all works and why some people still don't like it.
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GCSE Biology - Communicable Disease #34
Communicable diseases are those that can spread from person to person, because they're caused by pathogens. This video considers what pathogens are, how they cause disease, the different ways they can spread, and how we can reduce that...
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PERMACULTURE FIRST STEPS: Microclimate Mapping
Start your Permaculture Design by mapping the microclimates. Join Andrew Millison in Portland, Oregon to film the urban permaculture garden and green roof of Marisha Auerbach. Marisha has been developing this site for ten years along...
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Bats, Bats, Bats!
Get to know bats! Jessi shares some amazing information about bats so you can get to know them better and understand why they're such an important group of animals.
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How Much Do You Eat?
The Food Detective Berry Blue talks about calories and what happens to our bodies when we eat too many calories. She then introduces us to the USDA MyPlate recommendations for eating healthy, balanced meals.
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Cultural Impact of Early Exploration
Cultural Impact of Early Exploration explains the cultural impact of exploration by researching the travels of Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Sir Francis Drake.
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The Spread of Disease
“The Spread of Disease” will show students the different ways communicable diseases are transmitted.