Journey to the Microcosmos
Colorless Euglenoids Structure and Function (and Food)
Colorless Euglenoids Structure and Function (and Food)
Curated Video
Efficient Transport and Exchange in Living Organisms
This video explains the concept of efficient transport and exchange in organisms. It discusses the importance of exchanging substances with the environment, such as taking in oxygen and getting rid of waste. The video explains surface...
Catalyst University
Alpha Oxidation of Branched-Chain FAs in Humans & Ruminants
In this video we discuss the following: [1] one major source of branched-chain fatty acids [2] the conversion of phytol to phytanoyl-CoA [3] alpha oxidation of phytanoyl-CoA
Curated Video
Understanding Abiotic Factors and Their Impact on Communities
This is a lecture presentation about abiotic factors and how they can affect a community. The presentation also discusses how changes in one abiotic factor can impact the relationships between different organisms within a community.
Visual Learning Systems
Origin and Diversity of Plants: the Origin of Plants
The conquest of land by plants and their proliferation is an amazing biologic story. This vivid, colorful series of videos highlights the evolution of plants, while also describing the major groupings of modern-day plants. Concepts and...
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring the Kingdom of Fungi
This video aims to provide an overview of fungi, their distinct characteristics, and their significance in various aspects of life. This video is part of the 10-part series, Classifying Plants and Fungi.
National Parks Service
Glacier National Park - A Changing Landscape: Glacier's Warming Climate
Climate change is changing landscapes and creating impacts throughout the world. Glacier National Park is no exception. Around 1850, an estimated 150 glaciers existed within the present boundaries of the park. Today, only 25 glaciers...
Visual Learning Systems
Evidence of Change Quiz
This video is a quiz over the topics covered in the Evidence of Change series. In this series, we explore the theory of natural selection and the evidence that supports the theory of evolution. We discuss the components of natural...
Visual Learning Systems
Energy and Nutrition
This video explains the importance of energy for living things and how they obtain it. It highlights that plants obtain energy through photosynthesis, while other organisms need to eat to meet their energy needs. This video is part of...
Visual Learning Systems
Evolution Quiz
This video is a quiz over the topics covered in the Evolution series. This series explores the theory of natural selection, highlighting the discoveries of Charles Darwin and the key components of this theory. It discusses concepts such...
JJ Medicine
Cephalosporin Antibiotics: 1st to 5th Generation, Mechanism, Side Effects, and Bacterial Targets
Lesson on cephalosporin antibiotics, including similarities and differences between first, second, third, fourth, and fifth generation cephalosporins. Cephalosporins are beta lactam antibiotics that are bacteriocidal in nature through...
Curated Video
Human Activities and the Reduction of Biodiversity
The video discusses the importance of biodiversity, which is the variety of all the different species of organisms on Earth or within an ecosystem. It explains how human activities such as waste management, deforestation, and global...
Journey to the Microcosmos
The Colors of the Microcosmos
We see the colors of the microcosmos every single week, but let's stop and ask why our some microbes are bright green, while others are a golden brown.
Journey to the Microcosmos
The Complicated Legacy of Lynn Margulis
The world of microscopy is not without its own controversial figures, today we’re discussing Lynn Margulis and her contributions to the world of science as well as some of her more harmful beliefs.
Visual Learning Systems
Viruses and Monerans: Monerans
Practical examples show how viruses and bacteria are both beneficial and harmful to humans. Animations describe the structure of a virus, and explain how they reproduce and cause disease. Microscopic images illustrate different types and...
Journey to the Microcosmos
What Microscope Do We Use (And Other Frequently Asked Questions)
We get a lot of questions about how we do what we do here on Journey to the Microcosmos. So, we thought that we'd answer a handful of frequently asked questions this week!
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Introduction to Kingdom Monera
The nugget describes the characteristic features of organisms belonging to Kingdom Monera. It also lists common examples of organisms belonging to kingdom Monera.
Journey to the Microcosmos
Making Decisions Without a Brain
Making decisions can be pretty hard, but imagining trying to do it without a brain!
The March of Time
1952: MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY: MS Male biologist, scientist, in lab working w/ tweezers. MCU Using tweezers to insert & connect small metal piece. VS Operating electron microscope, POV of microscope depicting microscopic organisms, diseases.
MOT 1952: MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY: MS Male biologist, scientist, in lab working w/ tweezers. MCU Using tweezers to insert & connect small metal piece. VS Operating electron microscope, POV of microscope depicting microscopic organisms,...
Visual Learning Systems
Life Through Time: Life in the Paleozoic Era
This fascinating program takes students on a journey through time as the history of life on Earth is explored. From the dawn of life to the existence of advanced vertebrate animals, each of the major periods of life are investigated....
Catalyst University
Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA) | Results & Theory
Here, I explain the results and theory underlying mannitol salt agar. I also show a flow-chart that guides the student in interpreting the result correctly.
Journey to the Microcosmos
Water Fleas: Look Weird, Adapt Weirder
Water Fleas: Look Weird, Adapt Weirder
Visual Learning Systems
Protists: Introduction
The diverse groups of microorganisms in the Kingdom Protista are illustrated in this video. Microscopic views compare the main categories of protists. the different phyla of algae are also discussed. Other terminology includes: protozoa,...