Curated Video
How We Smell
Introduction to the structure and function of the nose, and how it works in tandem with the brain. How do we tell the difference between good and bad smells, and has this ability helped humans to survive? Biology - Being Human - Learning...
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The Senses
We make sense of the world around us through touch, smell, sight, taste and sound. But what are these senses and how does the body and brain process them? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Our senses detect information from our...
Curated Video
How We Touch
How the four sensory receptors in our skin, which detect heat, cold, pain and pressure, help us to feel an object, and can even help us tell if we like something or not. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The skin contains millions...
Curated Video
Science of Addiction
Many drug users become drug addicts, but why is this? What changes to cause a person to become addicted to drugs? Biology - Healthy Living - Millions of people are addicted to drugs worldwide. Drugs target the reward center of the brain....
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Touch - Sensory Receptors
Our skin contains receptors that give us the sense of touch. Living things - Our senses - Touch Learning Points We have receptors in our skin that help us to feel different things. This is called our sense of touch. A Twig Junior Film -...
Curated Video
Sense of Touch
Case study of the sense of touch. Life processes - Body systems - The brain and body Learning Points Skin contains specialised cells called neurons that are part of the nervous system. Neurons can detect different sensations – touch,...
Curated Video
Body systems
Find out how our body systems are interrelated. Life processes - Body systems - The brain and body Learning Points Respiration is the processing of oxygen in cells to produce energy and carbon dioxide. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering...
Curated Video
The Power of Thought: Harnessing Autosuggestion and the Placebo Effect
Explore the fascinating science behind autosuggestion and the placebo effect. Learn how positive thinking can not only improve performance but also influence physical health. This video delves into how repetitive positive affirmations...
Curated Video
Ticklish Laughter and the Second Brain: Exploring Body Mysteries
This video unravels why tickling causes laughter and explores the concept of the stomach as a second brain, influencing our emotions. Discover the physiological and neurological responses behind being tickled and how our gut's complex...
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Understanding Pain: The Body's Alarm System
Explore the sophisticated mechanisms behind pain, a crucial alert system that protects us from harm. This video dives into various experiments and explanations that unravel how our body detects and reacts to pain, from quick reflex...
Curated Video
Sweet Science: Exploring Our Love for Sugar and Pastries
Dive into the fascinating world of sugar cravings and discover why we find it hard to resist sweet delights like eclairs, cakes, and tarts. This video explores the neurological and genetic factors that make sugar so irresistible,...
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Adaptive Immunity
After a rigorous examination of all the components of the innate system, it's finally time to pivot over to the adaptive immune system. If you thought innate immunity was impressive, get ready to be amazed! Adaptive immunity is one of...
Institute of Human Anatomy
What LSD Does to the Brain
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses what the drug known as LSD does to the body, and how it's metabolized in the brain and digestive system.
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Profound Potential of DMT
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses psychedelic research coming out of Imperial College London, and the potential DMT may have in making novel connections in the brain.
Professor Dave Explains
Basophils and Eosinophils
We are almost done looking at the cells of the innate immune system, but two of the most important are basophils and eosinophils. What do these cells do? What types of receptors do they express? Let's get a closer look!
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - Homeostasis #54
How does your body regulate your internal conditions? How does it detect changes and respond to them? What is an automatic control system and how does it use negative feedback? Find out all this and more in less than 5 minutes!
Neuro Transmissions
This Is Your Brain On Shrooms
Psychedelics like magic mushrooms have huge effects on the brain. But what are they doing up there? More than 180 species of "magic mushrooms" produce the psychoactive compound psilocybin. And ingesting it triggers some pretty trippy...
Curated Video
Sea Snake Bite Emergency: How the Venom affects humans? & How to treat?
A highly venomous coral reef snake encounters a fisher. I explain his case with the symptoms, neurotoxicity, and treatments including the administration of antivenom. 1) Sea Snake Bite 2) Local Symptoms 3) Neurotoxicity mechanism 4)...
Professor Dave Explains
Types of Immune Cell Receptors
We've talked a bit about how immune cell receptors operate, but now it's time to get specific about the types of receptors that immune cells can express. That means we need to discuss antigen receptors, costimulatory receptors,...
Curated Video
Thermoregulation: How the Body Controls Temperature
The video explains the importance of maintaining a stable body temperature for enzyme reactions and how the hypothalamus in the brain is responsible for thermoregulation. It covers the different factors that affect body temperature,...
The Noted Anatomist
Muscarinic cholinergic receptors
This video tutorial discusses the Muscarinic cholinergic receptors: 0:00. Intro 0:15. What are cholinergic receptors? 0:25. What are muscarinic receptors? 1:52. Act through G-Protein coupled receptors that act through 2nd messengers...
Catalyst University
Dimethyltryptamine [DMT] | Biosynthesis, Mechanism, & Metabolism
In this video, we discuss the psychedelic drug, dimethyltryptamine [DMT] and its biosynthesis, mechanism of action, metabolism, & elimination.