Curated Video
Cystic fibrosis patient takes dozens of pills a day
Halifax resident Stefan Strecko explains the steps he takes in order to absorb nutrients, which are in addition to his daily medications for cystic fibrosis.
Curated Video
Los Angeles see a boom in probiotic foods for pets
LEADIN:
Not content with supplementing our own diets with vitamins and probiotics, we are now turning our concerns about gut health onto our pets.
Manufacturers of probiotic supplements for dogs and cats say...
Curated Video
Los Angeles see a boom in probiotic foods for pets
LEADIN:
Not content with supplementing our own diets with vitamins and probiotics, we are now turning our concerns about gut health onto our pets.
Manufacturers of probiotic supplements for dogs and cats say...
Curated Video
Latest beauty treatments for a glowing party appearance
AP Television
California, Los Angeles, September 2, 2011
1. Medium of natural fruit
2. Close up of pouring body mixture
3. Close up of glycolic acid drops
4. Medium of fruit paste
5. Pullout of mixing ingredients
6. Medium mixing...
Bloomberg
Pfizer's 95% Efficacy Is Exciting, Says Ginkgo Bioworks CEO
Nov.20 -- Jason Kelly, chief executive officer and co-founder at Ginkgo Bioworks Inc., discusses news of a potential vaccine to prevent Covid-19 on "Bloomberg Technology."
Curated Video
The Science Of Antiviral Medications
Pfizer says its experimental antiviral pill was 89% effective in reducing COVID hospitalizations and deaths, according to a new clinical trial.
Curated Video
Christmas binge eating
London, UK, 4 November 2009
1. Various of roast turkey being carved
2. Close up of box of "Merry Christmas" cupcakes
3. Close tilt down of chocolate Santa and snowman display
4. Close of chocolate Santa display
5. Close up pan of...
Curated Video
Pfizer Vaccine Distribution Could Face A Bumpy Road
Keeping a vaccine at 94 degrees below zero while shipments compete for resources during a holiday rush won't be easy.
Bloomberg
How Texas Could Save Us From Toxic Chemicals
Solugen Bio has built a chemical plant that produces all manner of chemical-based products using bio-based feedstock instead of fossil fuels. It also doesn't create waste and may help fight the climate crisis.
Bloomberg
The Plastic-Eating Bacteria That Could Help Clean Up the Planet
Dec.14 -- Plastic is one of Earth’s biggest problems. Its discovery transformed everyday life, but its failure to degrade is choking the planet. Recent discoveries, however, have given scientists hope that enzymes from bacteria might...
TED-Ed
What Happens When Your DNA Is Damaged?
Did you know that your DNA can be damaged tens of thousands of times per day? Learn about the ways that damage to just one strand of your DNA can be fixed, or in extreme examples, result in genetic mutation such as cancer.
Curated OER
Nutrition and Digestion
A very scientific explanation of food and digestion is portrayed by Paul Andersen using a Smart Board. The digestive process begins in the mouth and is shown as food moves through the body. Mechanical and chemical digestion are...
Bite Sci-zed
Longevity and Telomeres
Why do people age? Scholars explore the concept of telomeres and why they are so important in cells. They learn about the role of telomerase and why it is active in some cells—but not in others. The video also explains why some organisms...
TED-Ed
Your Body vs. Implants
Are there cyborgs amongst us? Once only found in science fiction, the proliferation of implants has surrounded us with people augmented with insulin pumps, artificial joints, and prosthetic limbs. There is a catch, however. An engaging...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Mismatch Repair
What does a cell do when DNA is not copied correctly? An informative video shows budding scientists an example of a mismatch mutation during DNA replication. Viewers learn that to prevent a mutation from occurring, cells have mechanisms...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
The Proteasome
How do cells get rid of worn out proteins? Using a short video clip, viewers learn about the role of ubiquitin in flagging worn-out proteins and see how the proteasome degrades flagged proteins.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
DNA Replication (Advanced Detail)
Don't leave anything to the imagination! Use an animation to demonstrate the replication of DNA. The animation shows how the double helix separates and then begins copying nucleotides to create a copy.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Genetic Engineering
No matter where you stand on the controversial topic of genetic engineering, the science that makes it possible is extraordinary. An animated video describes a process of genetic engineering involving bacteria. The quick...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
DNA Transcription (Advanced Detail)
Transcription happens in every cell, including plants, animals, and in all living matter. Observe the process of transcription through a slow and detailed animation of the process. With each step described in detail, viewers comprehend...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Got Lactase? The Co-Evolution of Genes and Culture
Only one-third of human adults can digest milk. If you're one of the lucky few, you have gene-culture co-evolution to thank. Scholars watch a video to learn how the enzyme lactase is necessary to break down lactose in milk. The gene...
Amoeba Sisters
Enzymes (Updated)
Enzymes really know how to keep things moving along! Introduce these powerful proteins through a short video from an extensive life science playlist. Viewers learn why enzymes are specific in their jobs, important enzymes in our bodies,...
TED-Ed
How Does Your Body Know You're Full?
Feeling hungry after skipping breakfast? Here's why! Introduce young scientists to that feeling of fullness with an engaging video. Use the included assessment and extension materials to further study which foods make us feel the...
TED-Ed
How Your Digestive System Works
Ever wonder why it takes awhile to feel full when you eat a meal or snack? Follow food in its fantastic, 40-hour journey through your body with a video about the digestive system! Young anatomists explore the process of digestion,...
American Chemical Society
Why Is Snake Venom So Deadly?
Ignoring the resource isn't deadly, but it's still not a good idea. Scholars watch a video in the ACS Reactions series to learn about snake venom. It covers hemotoxic, cytoxic, neurotoxic, and proteolytic venoms.