Wonderscape
Science Kids: Unraveling the Neanderthal Mystery
This video explores the history and characteristics of Neanderthals, our closest extinct human relatives. It discusses their relationship to modern humans, their physical traits, their way of life, and theories about their extinction....
Independent Producers
Sea Slug: Animal or Plant?
Small green sea slugs puzzle scientists because they can photosynthesize energy, just like plants. These Eastern Emerald Elysia sea slugs also appear to have several different types of DNA. Scientists are hopeful these sea slugs might...
Science Buddies
Investigate Alien Genetics
Did you know that you share half of your genes with each of your biological parents? This is why you look similar to them and your siblings. In this activity you will model how traits are passed on from one generation to the next – using...
Ancient Lights Media
Genetic Engineering: Making Transgenic Plants
This clip looks at some of the beneficial and harmful aspects of transgenic plants.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
NIST Unscripted - John Butler
NIST Fellow and DNA expert John Butler describes his work in DNA forensic science, how NIST standards enable accurate DNA measurements to be made, how NIST methods helped ID victims of 9/11, how he got interested in forensics, and how...
Professor Dave Explains
Visualizing a Nucleosome in Virtual Reality
We've talked a lot about DNA in this series. Building off of our understanding of nucleic acids in biochemistry, we now know that DNA wraps around histones to form nucleosomes, which then supercoil to form chromatin. But what does a...
msvgo
Structure of DNA
This nugget describes historical aspect of discovery of nucleic acid, basic structure of polynucleotide chain, Watson model of DNA and types of DNA.
Curated Video
DNA and the Genome
This video discusses the structure and function of DNA. The video also talks about the sequencing of the human genome and its potential applications, such as linking genes to diseases and tracing migration patterns. It provides a basic...
Catalyst University
The DNA Damage Response | Repair the DNA or Commit Apoptosis?
DNA damage is inevitable. But what happens inside the nucleus when the DNA becomes damaged? Here we discuss the biochemical processes that occur and how the cell decides whether to attempt DNA repair or undergo apoptosis.
Barcroft Media
I Solved My Best Friend’s Murder: CHASING JUSTICE
AN AMATEUR sleuth turned private detective has devoted her life to cracking unsolved crimes after helping to track down the killer of her college friend 26 years after her death. Sheila Wysocki, 55, who now lives in Tennessee, met Angela...
NASA
NASA | DNA Building Blocks Can Be Made in Space
NASA-funded researchers have evidence that some building blocks of DNA, the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life, found in meteorites were likely created in space. The research gives support to the theory that a "kit"...
Ancient Lights Media
How do viruses replicate?
Viral Replication - Viruses/Immunity Set - Part 2 This clip examines the process of viral replication in Bacteriophage Viruses and in the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
Catalyst University
Genetics | Law of Segregation & Punnet Squares
A brief discussion on Mendel's law of segregation followed by an in-depth Punnet square (monohybrid cross) example.
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Biochemistry
Do you want to learn about nutrition? Metabolism? Medicine and general health? This is the playlist for you! Biochemistry allows us to understand the large biomolecules that run all of our cellular functions, like proteins,...
Next Animation Studio
DNA fingerprinting for trees may reduce illegal logging
Furniture manufacturers and stores concerned about illegal timber can now perform DNA tests on their wood. DNA testing can identify the species and origin of a piece of timber. This allows companies to track timber from forest to shop...
ShortCutsTv
The Birth of Epigenetics: the Agouti Mouse Study
Could you really be what your mother ate? A groundbreaking experiment by Jirtle & Waterland provided the first scientific evidence of the influence of maternal diet on offspring health. It was not only the first demonstrated of foetal...
Catalyst University
The Central Dogma of Biology | Transcription & Translation: The Basics
This video explores the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology (Transcription & Translation) at an introductory or general biology level.
FuseSchool
Nature vs Nurture
CREDITS Animation & Design: Waldi Apollis Narration: Dale Bennett Script: Bethan Parry Have you noticed that you're different to your relations, parents or carers, your next-door neighbour, the kid who lives across the street and...
Professor Dave Explains
Visualizing DNA in Virtual Reality
We've learned a lot about DNA, but sometimes the representations of DNA that we use to talk about it are not especially accurate. Everyone knows the popular image with the ladder rungs, but let's really get in there and visualize DNA in...
Catalyst University
Genetics | X-chromosome Inactivation, Barr Bodies, and the Calico Cat
X-chromosome inactivation in various sex chromosome genotypes (XX, XY, XXY, XXX, XO) and resulting Barr bodies; the Lyon hypothesis; the proposed mechanism of Calico cats
Neuro Transmissions
Exploring Human Origins in Africa
Join Alie on her journey through the Cradle of Humanity: East Africa! This summer, she had the chance to spend a month visiting important sites of humans evolution and visited our closest relatives. She ventured from Ethiopia, to...
Professor Dave Explains
Chromosome Structure and Organization
We've all seen pictures of chromosomes, and we know that they contain DNA. But how do we get from the double helix of DNA to the X-looking shape of a chromosome? Is it just DNA, or are there other things in there? How much DNA is in each...
Ancient Lights Media
Genetic Engineering: Positives & Negatives of Transgenic Plants
This clip looks at some of the beneficial and harmful aspects of transgenic plants.
Ancient Lights Media
Introduction to Translation & Proteins
Genetic Expression Set: 5. This clip offers a simple look at the translation of M-RNA into protein. Some of the biological roles of proteins are presented as well.