Curated Video
Largest human image of a DNA helix
The largest human image of a DNA helix involved 4,000 participants. Leads to a discussion of DNA - its discovery, what it is responsible for, as well as the helix shape.
Professor Dave Explains
Neural Conduction, Action Potential, and Synaptic Transmission
We have probably heard that neurons are the cells that transmit information around the body. But how does this work? Is it actual electricity? Like from the wall socket? What is a synapse? What happens there, in between one neuron and...
Healthcare Triage
Sorry, but Low-Carb and Low Fat Diets Get Pretty Much the Same Results
Have you bought into a low-carb or low-fat diet? Which one is the better answer for people who want to lose weight? It turns out, they both work about the same. A giant new study on nutrition is the subject of this week's HCT.
msvgo
Hardy-Weinberg Principle
It explains Hardy-Weinberg principle including concepts such as founder effect, bottle neck effect and Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium.
Healthcare Triage
From DNA to Diagnosis: Healthcare Triage Podcast
Aaron talks to Dr. Tatiana Foroud about her career and her current work in genetics and genomics. Her work spans from the early days of searching for DNA markers for rare disorders to today's search for genetic causes and potential...
Mediacorp
Gene Editing and the Future of Vegetables
Some scientists are using the CRISPR gene editing technology to make vegetables, healthier, tastier, and more resilient. Learn why one scientist prefers using CRISPR to traditional plant breeding methods. DNA Hack part 7/7
Mediacorp
The Risks of Gene Editing
The technology to edit human genes exists, but many countries do not allow it. Learn about the potential risks of gene editing in adults and embryos. DNA Hack part 4/7
Mediacorp
Understanding DNA Test Results
In this video, the host discusses their experience with genetic counseling and the insights they gained about their genetic predispositions. The video highlights the role of genetic counselors in providing personalized information for...
Curated Video
Understanding Color Blindness
This video provides an explanation of color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency. It discusses the causes, types, and effects of color blindness. Colors part 7/9
Mediacorp
COVID Testing With CRISPR
Viruses also have a genomic sequence. Understanding the genetic makeup of a virus can help us fight the disease. Let's explore how CRISPR speeds up the diagnosis of COVID-19. DNA Hack part 2/7
FuseSchool
BIOLOGY - Genetics - Cell Differentiation
Every single cell in your body contains the same DNA. However, not all of your cells are the same - you have nerve cells, blood cells, skin cells, bone cells and many more different types, that all have a slightly different structure so...
A Capella Science
CRISPR-Cas9 (Chordettes Parody)
The science and ethics of the revolutionary gene-editing system CRISPR-Cas9, explained in a biology rendition of The Chordettes' "Mr. Sandman"
Mediacorp
Genetically Altering Mosquitoes to Reduce the Spread of Dengue Fever
Editing the genes of humans is not yet legal in many countries, but editing the genes of other creatures is. Learn how one scientist is editing the genes of mosquitoes to reduce the spread of dengue fever - and some of the risks this...
Mediacorp
Introduction to Genes and Gene Editing
All of us have a unique string of DNA that influences how we look, behave, and some of the diseases we have now or could develop in the future. But what if we could edit our genes to improve our health? Learn about how that may be...
Rock 'N Learn
Life Science: Xylem and Phloem Song
Here's an exciting way to learn important facts and get ready for a life science test! In this episode we'll be looking at the xylem and phloem with a fun song.
Next Animation Studio
Scientists raise $15 million to resurrect woolly mammoth
Geneticists are seeking to bring the woolly mammoth back to life and say it could help tackle climate change.
Curated Video
The Theory of Evolution and its Challenges: Darwin, Lamarck, and the Science Behind Adaptation
This video discusses Charles Darwin's theory of evolution and how it was received at the time it was published. It starts with Darwin's observations during his world expedition in the 19th century, particularly on the finches of the...
FuseSchool
BIOLOGY - Genetics - What is DNA
DNA (deoxyribose nucleic acid) is extremely important. All living things have DNA, or in the case of some viruses they have RNA instead. In eukaryotes, it is found within the nucleus and is arranged into chromosomes. DNA determines the...
Rock 'N Learn
Life Science: The Life Cycle
Here's an exciting way to learn important facts and get ready for a life science test! In this episode we'll be looking at the life cycle.
Next Animation Studio
Scientists have created malaria-resistant mosquitoes
University of California scientists have recently developed a way to create malaria resistant mosquitoes by genetic modification, which is a significant step toward eliminating malaria in humans. Affecting half of the world's population,...
FuseSchool
Genetics & Cell Division Keyword Definitions
Learn exactly what these different terms mean, that you will come across in genetics and cell division: Gamete, Chromosome, Gene, Allele, Dominant, Recessive, Homozygous, Heterozygous, Genotype, Phenotype, Haploid & Diploid
Journey to the Microcosmos
What Even Is A Species?
If you know about the species Lacrymaria olor, then you know what you’re getting when you see it under a microscope. It has a distinct shape, a distinct way of life—the combination of its own genetics and its surrounding environment.
Food Farmer Earth
Alan Kapuler: Man of Science, Ideas, and Humanity -2
Alan Kapuler is a well-educated man, both in a formal academic sense, and also from a lifetime of hands-on work as an organic plant breeder: planting, breeding, and cataloging his vast collection of open pollinated seeds.
Independent Producers
Using DNA to Catch Poachers
Game wardens in California are now using DNA fingerprinting analysis to help protect illegal poaching of wildlife. There are many species, from large game to shellfish, which are being illegally caught or killed for food. Since there are...