TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The twisting tale of DNA - Judith Hauck
What do a man, a mushroom, and an elephant have in common? A very long and simple double helix molecule makes us more similar and much more different than any other living thing. But, how does a simple molecule determine the form and...
Crash Course
DNA Structure and Replication: Crash Course Biology
Hank introduces us to that wondrous molecule deoxyribonucleic acid - also known as DNA - and explains how it replicates itself in our cells.
Curated Video
Advancements in Recombinant DNA Technology: Revolutionizing Medicine
This video discusses the use of recombinant DNA technology in the production of therapeutic proteins. It explains how genetic engineering allows for the mass production of safe and effective versions of proteins that the human body...
Curated Video
Discovery of DNA
The story of a race between two teams of scientists in the 1950s - Francis Crick and James Watson, Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins - desperate to be the first to unlock the molecular structure of DNA. Biology - Cells And DNA -...
Curated Video
Recombination
The process of moving a section of DNA from one DNA molecule to another. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
Curated Video
Protein Synthesis: Transcription
A video explaining and illustrating all steps of transcription.
Curated Video
Explanation and Animation of DNA Replication
A video explaining and illustrating all steps of DNA replication including an overview of replication, an explanation of the leading and lagging strands, and the replication bubbles.
Curated Video
Introduction to Genetic Engineering and its Uses
This video is a lecture presentation on the process of genetic engineering. The presenter describes and discusses the steps involved in modifying the genome of a bacterium cell, and then evaluates some of the uses and...
Visual Learning Systems
Traits and Heredity: Dna
Upon viewing the Traits and Heredity video series, students will be able to do the following: Define traits as the distinguishing characteristics of an organism. Describe heredity as the process of passing on traits from parents to...
Curated Video
Understanding DNA and the Genome: The Building Blocks of Life
This video provides an introduction to DNA and the genome. It explains what DNA is, the structure of DNA, and the different components that make up DNA. The video also describes how DNA is coiled up into structures known as chromosomes...
Catalyst University
Biotechniques | Principles of Gel Electrophoresis (DNA gels)
As always, the steps of DNA electrophoresis depend on your specific lab and protocol. Here, we look at the general theory of separating DNA on an agarose gel by electrophoresis and what it is used for in the lab. We will also learn about...
Catalyst University
Transcription (Partial; no markings; as done in lab)
Transcription (Partial; no markings; as done in lab)
Catalyst University
The Many C-Words in Genetics | Clearing up the Confusion
In this video, we will explore the many similar terms in genetics that start with the letter, C: chromosome, chromatin, chromatin, and more.
Catalyst University
Robertsonian Translocations & Correlation to Down Syndrome
In this video, we explore the mechanism of the Robertsonian Translocation with acrosomal chromosomes and its correlation to Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21).
Catalyst University
Effect of Ethidium Bromide on Supercoiling & Electrophoresis
Effect of Ethidium Bromide on Supercoiling & Electrophoresis
Catalyst University
Effect of DNA Supercoiling on Agarose Electrophoresis
Effect of DNA Supercoiling on Agarose Electrophoresis
Curated Video
Stages of Protein Synthesis: Transcription and Translation
The video is about protein synthesis, including the stages of transcription and translation. The video also covers the structure of an RNA molecule and how it is involved in protein synthesis. It goes into detail on the two stages of...
Professor Dave Explains
Mechanisms of DNA Damage and Repair
Remember how the Ninja Turtles came to be? Yes you do. It was the ooze! A radioactive ooze that mutated their DNA in just the right way to give them the ability to walk upright, talk, and do ninjutsu. Now, I'm as a big a Turtle fan as...
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
Professor Dave Explains
Gel Electrophoresis
How exactly do molecular biologists figure out all this stuff we have been learning? How do they do science with huge molecules like DNA and proteins? How can we gather empirical data about such molecules? Let's take a look at one...
Curated Video
DNA Structure and Function Explained
The video is about the structure of DNA. It explains that DNA is a polymer made up of repeating nucleotide units consisting of a sugar, phosphate, and base. The video also discusses base pairing, in which complementary strands of DNA...
msvgo
Introduction to Genes and Chromosomes
The nugget explains the location, number and structure of chromosomes and genes.