SciShow
Performance Enhancing Drugs
You've heard about them, but do you how they work? Or why they suck? Hank explains the science behind performance enhancers, including steroids, blood doping, and that stuff supposedly made out of deer antlers. You'll never look at...
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The Hamster That Saved Thousands of COVID Patients
Forget lab rats — meet the Chinese or striped-back hamster, an unassuming little rodent whose role in research over the years has led to breakthroughs in genetics, pharmaceutics and more!
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Why We Haven't Cured Cancer
Ever wonder why we still haven't cured cancer? Join SciShow as we discuss what's wrong with that question and why it's so hard to find a cure.
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Why Do Humans Like to Get High?
We’ve told you before that there really isn’t any evidence that animals consume mind-altering substances because they feel good to them. This makes it appear that the fondness for psychoactive drugs is, pretty...human. What is it about...
Be Smart
The Strange Science of the Placebo Effect
How do sugar pills really interact with our bodies?
TED Talks
TED: There's no shame in taking care of your mental health | Sangu Delle
When stress got to be too much for TED Fellow Sangu Delle, he had to confront his own deep prejudice: that men shouldn't take care of their mental health. In a personal talk, Delle shares how he learned to handle anxiety in a society...
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Retroviruses: Microbial Supervillains
Forget your Hans Grubers, Lord Voldemorts, and Hannibal Lecters. It's time to meet some real supervillains. They're called retroviruses, and they actually change their host cell's DNA.
TED Talks
Christopher Bahl: A new type of medicine, custom-made with tiny proteins
Some common life-saving medicines, such as insulin, are made of proteins so large and fragile that they need to be injected instead of ingested as pills. But a new generation of medicine -- made from smaller, more durable proteins known...
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Injecting Yourself with Killer Bacteria
Like every rose has its thorn, the fangblenny is an adorable fish with sharp fangs and potent venom. But scientists think we might be able to use their venom as a painkiller! Meanwhile, a killer bacterium could be a promising new...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Hacking bacteria to fight cancer | Tal Danino
In 1884, an unlucky patient who had a rapidly growing cancer in his neck came down with an unrelated bacterial skin infection. As he recovered from the infection, the cancer surprisingly began to recede. The infection had stimulated the...
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What Does 'Clinically Proven' Actually Mean?
You've seen it on your shampoo bottle, vitamins, and even your fancy moisturizing cream. But what does the phrase "clinically proven' actually mean?
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Is marijuana bad for your brain? | Anees Bahji
In 1970, marijuana was classified as a schedule 1 drug in the United States: the strictest designation possible, meaning it was completely illegal and had no recognized medical uses. Today, marijuana's therapeutic benefits are widely...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The science behind the myth: Homer's "Odyssey" - Matt Kaplan
Homer's "Odyssey" recounts the adventures of the Greek hero Odysseus during his journey home from the Trojan War. Though some parts may be based on real events, the encounters with monsters, giants and magicians are considered to be...
Curated Video
Revolutionizing Malaria Treatment: The Quest for Affordable Medication
This video highlights the potential of artemisinin, a substance found in the Chinese Wormwood plant, to cure malaria. With millions of people dying from this disease each year, finding an affordable and effective solution is crucial....
Curated Video
Psychedelic Update: LSD On The Fastrack For Anxiety
Discover the groundbreaking development in mental health: MM-120, an LSD-derived drug for anxiety treatment, now with FDA breakthrough status. Explore its science, potential, and the journey towards FDA approval, plus natural methods to...
Curated Video
Inside the Drug Control Centre: Ensuring Fair Play in Olympic Sports
The Drug Control Centre at King's College London is a small team of scientists dedicated to detecting athletes who use drugs to cheat in the Olympics. They are equipped with sophisticated testing methods and are the only laboratory in...
Curated Video
Advancements in Cancer Treatment: Targeting Cancer Cells and Improving Survival Rates
This video discusses the significant improvement in survival rates for children with cancer, from less than 20% in the 1970s to over 70% today. However, it also highlights the severe side effects caused by chemotherapy. The video...
Curated Video
Breakthrough Treatment Offers Hope for Hereditary Breast Cancer Patients
A research team at Sheffield University has discovered a breakthrough treatment for hereditary breast cancer that disrupts the tumor's ability to reproduce. This innovative drug not only helps women with existing tumors but also reduces...
Curated Video
Epidemiology
The study of health and disease at the level of populations. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
Curated Video
Synthetic
Prepared or artifically made by a chemical or industrial process. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
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Factpack: Non-Edible Crops
As well as being foodstuffs, some common crops have surprising uses. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the start of a...
Curated Video
Harmful Drugs
Some drugs are used recreationally, with potentially harmful consequences. Find out which drugs are used inappropriately and the harm they can cause. Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. Drugs affect the chemical processes in our...
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Stimulating Daphnia
We examine the effects of different temperatures and chemicals on the heart rate of Daphnia. A microscope is used to let us see the Daphnia\u2019s heart and establish the heart rate under normal conditions. The heart...
Curated Video
Drugs and the Brain
Explore the variety of effects of different types of psychoactive drugs - from stimulants to depressants - on the brain's chemistry and function. Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. Drugs that affect the brain in a way that...