SciShow
How an Ancient Remedy Became a Modern Cure for Malaria
In the 1960s drug-resistant strains of malaria emerged, making the disease even deadlier than before. Then, pharmaceutical scientist Tu Youyou discovered a promising new remedy buried within the pages of ancient Chinese texts.
TED Talks
TED: Gene editing can now change an entire species -- forever | Jennifer Kahn
CRISPR gene drives allow scientists to change sequences of DNA and guarantee that the resulting edited genetic trait is inherited by future generations, opening up the possibility of altering entire species forever. More than anything,...
Amoeba Sisters
Mutations (Updated)
Join the Amoeba Sisters as they explain gene and chromosome mutations, and explore the significance of these changes. This updated video has improved audio and images! Codons and the amino acids they code for is represented by standard...
SciShow
Human Parasites
Hank tells us about all of the things that live on us or in us - the good, the bad, and the very, very ugly.
SciShow
We’re Teaching Robots and AI to Design New Drugs
It might sound like a concept from science fiction, but artificial intelligence is already facilitating the development process behind some pharmaceuticals.
TED Talks
Manu Prakash: A 50-cent microscope that folds like origami
Perhaps you’ve punched out a paper doll or folded an origami swan? TED Fellow Manu Prakash and his team have created a microscope made of paper that's just as easy to fold and use. A sparkling demo that shows how this invention could...
SciShow
Hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19: What We Know Right Now | SciShow News
You might have heard that we found a cure for the COVID-19, and that it comes from a drug we've used for centuries. But let's take a breath and look at the facts.
SciShow
Developing A New Malaria Vaccine!
We've learned a bit about how hummingbirds see motion in an unexpected way, and scientists are working on a potential new malaria vaccine by genetically manipulating the parasite that causes it!
SciShow
6 Microbes Saving the Environment
Ever since humans found out about germs, we’ve gone a bit overboard inventing antibacterial soap and antibiotics and antifungals. But despite our aversion to them, microbes aren’t all bad, and some of them could even help us save the...
SciShow
The World's First Malaria Vaccine Gets a Shot in Africa | SciShow News
Last week, the World Health Organization announced that a malaria vaccine has finally made it through all the regulatory hurdles and is being distributed in the country of Malawi. Learn how it works and why it’s taken so long to develop...
SciShow
Happy Mole Day!
Sunday is Mole Day! And researchers are working on a more delicious way to treat malaria.
SciShow
4 Plants That Are Great for Humans
A quarter of all prescription drugs in the U.S. come from substances that are found only in plants. In this episode of SciShow, we take a look at four of these talented plants who make our lives better.
SciShow
3 Deadly Diseases You've Probably Never Heard Of
There are some diseases, like Zika or malaria, that get a lot of media coverage. However, every year, millions of people are infected with diseases that are just as deadly that we never hear anything about.
MinuteEarth
Why Malaria Isn’t Just A Tropical Disease
Malaria is a global disease that we've beaten back around the world, including in some tropical places, but we’ve had the hardest time in Africa. ___________________________________________ To learn more, start your googling with these...
MinuteEarth
How Humans Made Malaria So Deadly
FYI: We try to leave jargon out of our videos, but if you want to learn more about this topic, here are some keywords to get your googling started: Malaria - a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people...
SciShow
3 Reasons Mosquitoes Suck
Hank gives you at least three reasons to like mosquitoes even less than you do already, and tells you how you can literally decrease world suck by fighting mosquito-borne disease.
Bozeman Science
Examples of Natural Selection
Paul Andersen details examples of natural selection in the world. He starts by explaining how changes in global temperatures are causing plants to adapt. He explains how mutations cause changes in phenotype which give organisms varying...
TED Talks
Seyi Oyesola: A hospital tour in Nigeria
Dr. Seyi Oyesola takes a searing look at health care in underdeveloped countries. His photo tour of a Nigerian teaching hospital -- all low-tech hacks and donated supplies -- drives home the challenge of doing basic health care there.
Curated Video
Protecting the Ocean's Giants: The Impact of Contaminants on Whales and Humans
The video highlights the research efforts of the Odyssey, a scientific vessel studying sperm whales in the Indian Ocean. The team collects samples from the whales to analyze the levels of man-made toxins, particularly DDT, which can have...
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
Football for a Cause: Fighting Malaria and HIV/AIDS through Charity Matches
The video highlights how football is being used as a powerful tool to raise awareness and funds for important causes such as malaria and HIV/AIDS. It showcases the efforts of FC Barcelona, Manchester United, and other football legends in...
Curated Video
Using Nuclear Technology to Combat Malaria: The Potential Solution to Save Millions
This video highlights the devastating impact of malaria, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where millions of people, mostly young children, die each year. It introduces the innovative approach of using nuclear technology to combat...
Curated Video
These Diseases Love a Warmer World But Which Should We Worry
As our world gets warmer and our climate gets more extreme, the weather isn’t the only thing that’s changing and becoming more dangerous. Disease vectors are also spreading and becoming riskier to humans. In this episode of Weathered, we...
Curated Video
Infectious
An infectious disease is one caused by a biological agent such as a virus, bacterium, or fungi, that can be passed from one organism to another. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...