This dynamic, live-action video will inform students about the vaccines. The program begins with an explanation of the human immune system and how it defends the body from pathogens that cause disease. Viewers will learn the...

Chagas disease is a potentially life-threatening illness transmitted by the kissing bug, which carries the protozoan parasite, Trypanosoma cruzi. It is mostly found in Central and South America. It is estimated that it infects as many as...

A series that is perfect for PHSE and primary school students, each video will cover a dangerous situation and how to go about staying safe if ever students find themselves in these situations. This episode focuses on what to do if you...

The Plant that Cures Malaria part 3/5: This video highlights the devastating impact of malaria on individuals, families, and economies in Africa. It follows the work of a doctor serving over 100,000 people in Eastern Uganda, and...

In this segment of On Location, Coyote and the crew learn all about Nematodes! While visiting Dr. Patricia Stock’s lab at the University of Arizona the crew was able to witness how these small parasitic worms could become an...

Aperiomics, a small business funded by the National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research program, is developing a test that can identify a wide range of pathogens in one biological sample. Crystal Icenhour, CEO of...

Beef Tapeworm (Taeniasis) | How It Infects, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention



Another lesson in the Tapeworm Infecti

on Series!

Tapeworms are gastrointestinal parasites that are flat in appearance...

If you don’t already have a skincare routine, it might be time to pick one up, because once you see this… you can’t unsee it. This week, Mark and Dr. Hunter Hines, a Microbial Ecologist, are getting face-to-face with face parasites....

Aperiomics, a small business funded by the National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research program, is developing a test that can identify a wide range of pathogens in one biological sample.



Crystal...

The perception of Vikings as crude, dirty troublemakers doesn't match up with the refined nature of their meals. Viking cuisine incorporated a range of food and drink options, creating the balanced diet that made Viking men such...

Sea Lamprey... and then tests out if they will bite! Watch as Mario places the Sea Lamprey on Coyote's body to see if these giant bloodsucking parasites will take a bite. Get ready to watch the strong suction power of the Sea Lamprey!

Might as well make it Parasite Month. Evidently, I could spend the rest of my life making videos like this, but I'm cutting it off here. One more, and then we're done. Unless you guys vote them back on Patreon, but that's on you. Ticks...

Tapeworms! Finally, a Parasite that's Gross, AND Harmful!

The Gruesome Tale of the Hitchhiking Parasite

The Henneguya salminicola is the first multicellular animal discovered that does not breathe. <br/>

Raw meat from certain animals, such as fish, contain fewer pathogens – bacteria, viruses, and parasites – that can infect humans. Eating raw meat depends on several factors, including preparation, hygiene conditions, the source of the...

A chemical developed by China for use by the Vietcong in the Vietnam War to fight malaria is providing new hope for million of malaria sufferers. The chemical called artemisinin, which is extracted from the ginghao plant, is providing...

It explains the characteristics of microbes, explains broad groups of microbes and describes special character of viruses.

The video discusses the efforts of scientists in Antwerp to genetically modify the tsetse fly in order to combat the spread of sleeping sickness. By using a bacterium that lives inside the fly, the scientists can create a tiny protein...

"Kill or Cure?" goes in search of the very latest ways to fight the disease. Malaria is still the most deadly disease in the world. - it kills a child every thirty seconds. As yet no vaccine exists. But the race is on to find one and...

It’s found in India and is one of the most deadly diseases in the world – Kala Azar. It’s official name is Visceral Leishmaniasis, also known as Black Fever, is almost always fatal. But now a new drug has been licensed, tested and...

All members of Trematoda and Monogenea are ectoparasites, also known as flukes. Reproduction is often complicated for these parasites, requiring a specific type of intermediate host and final host. This video provides an overview of...

These striking red plants are a common Yosemite roadside attraction in the springtime, but most park visitors are confused about what they're seeing. Is it a plant, a mushroom, or maybe a visitor from another planet? Learn about the...

On Safari with Nala - Warthogs