Curated Video
Understanding the Components and Functions of Blood
The video is about the components of blood and their functions. It starts by introducing blood as a fluid that transports substances to and from body cells. The video then describes the different components of blood, including plasma,...
Curated Video
I WONDER - Are All Bacteria Harmful?
This video is answering the question of are all bacteria harmful.
Curated Video
Plant Defense Responses: Physical, Chemical, and Mechanical Adaptations
The video explains the different defense mechanisms that plants use to protect themselves from various threats, including pathogens and herbivores. The mechanisms include physical barriers like cell walls and waxy cuticles, chemical...
Nature League
The Threats Facing Forests - Field Trip
In this Nature League Field Trip, Brit gets a first-hand look at the challenges facing forests in the Rocky Mountains, including fires, drought, climate change, and pine beetles. Special thanks to Professor Diana Six at the University of...
Curated Video
Understanding Immunization: How Our Bodies Fight Off Pathogens & The Benefits of Vaccines
The video discusses the process of immunization and how it works in the human body. It explains the role of the specific immune system, lymphocytes, and antibodies in destroying pathogens that cause diseases. The video also highlights...
Professor Dave Explains
Cholera: Vibrio cholerae O1 and O139
What is cholera exactly? Believe it or not, this disease isn't gone, it's still an issue in various parts of the world. It's caused by Vibrio cholerae, and in particular two serotypes of this bacterium. Let's get some details!
Curated Video
Immune Privilege: Do Your Eyes Have a 'Separate' Immune System?
To protect your vision, the human eye gets something called immune privilege. It is basically a license that the body’s immune system gives to some organs, like the eyes and the brain. Immune privilege limits the response of the immune...
Curated Video
EVERY Human Would Die Without This Cell
What if I told you that there’s one cell in your body that if you don’t have it, you will die? And I’m not saying you might die. I’m telling you that you WILL die if you don’t have it. What is it?
Curated Video
An Introduction to the Immune System
The immune system is a pretty complex system that includes a number of different cell types and organs. Their function is to basically block, destroy or at least neutralize any harmful substances that could enter the body. And when we...
Next Animation Studio
Microplastics can carry pathogens to new points in the food chain
Critical questions remain about microplastics and possible threats to food production and safety, according to a new study published in Trends in Microbiology.
Mazz Media
Cardiovascular System (An Introduction)
In this live-action program viewers will learn that the cardiovascular system comprised of the heart and the circulatory system that includes the heart, blood vessels, and approximately five liters of blood. Students will come to...
Healthcare Triage
How Vaccines Work with Your Immune System
Part three of our six-part series on vaccinations, supported by the National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation, dives into the immune system. We explore some of the ins and outs of this system, how it responds to viruses,...
Mazz Media
Integumentary System (Overview)
In this live-action program viewers will learn that the integumentary system is the body’s barrier between its interior and the outside. It is an organ system consisting of the skin, hair, nails, and exocrine glands. Students will come...
Curated Video
Causes of Disease: Overview and Examples
The video is a lecture presentation on the causes of disease, with a focus on four types of pathogens: viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protists. The presenter discusses each type of pathogen in detail, including their method of...
FuseSchool
Human Defence Systems Against Pathogens
Human Defence Systems Against Pathogens | Health | Biology | FuseSchool Pathogens are disease causing microorganisms, that our body has many defence mechanisms against. The skin is the first physical barrier, providing a protective layer...
Mazz Media
White Blood Cells
This live-action video program is about white blood cells. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Know how to interpret an epidemic curve
Epidemic curves are a visual representation of the onset of cases in an outbreak. In this video Dr Greg Martin explains how to interpret and epidemic curve for point source outbreaks, common source outbreaks and propagated outbreaks....
Science ABC
Why Do Healing Wounds Itch?
When our body sustains a wound, new cells are formed near the edges of the injury and then move down to the base of the wound. Once these cells have migrated to the center of the wound, they connect with other cells nearby. Once this...
Professor Dave Explains
The Circulatory System Part 3: The Lymphatic System
With the heart and blood vessels covered, isn't that a wrap on the circulatory system? Not without the lymphatic system! When fluid from the bloodstream exits the capillaries to join interstitial fluid, most of it enters again at the...
Journey to the Microcosmos
Are Microbes Good or Bad for Humans
Where is the line between good and bad microorganisms and why do we seem to know so much more about the bad ones?
FuseSchool
What Are Pathogens?
A pathogen is a microorganism that can cause disease. Pathogens may be viruses, bacteria, protists or fungi. Examples of bacteria infections are cholera, typhoid, food poisoning and gonorrhoea. Examples of viral infections are the flu...
FuseSchool
How are pathogens spread and controlled
Pathogens are disease causing microorganisms. They can be spread in many ways; by direct contact, by water or by air. Different pathogens are spread by different mechanisms. How can transmission be reduced or prevented? Depending upon...
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Innate Immunity
By now we've introduced a number of elements of the immune system. Now it's time to start learning how these work together to recognize and eliminate pathogens. Let's start by taking a deep dive into the innate immune response. This...
Ancient Lights Media
How do we acquire immunity to bacteria and viruses?
Acquiring Immunity - Viruses/Immunity Set - Part 3, This clip offers a step by step look at how the human body develops immunity to infectious diseases.