Curated Video
Digestive Enzymes: Breaking Down Food for Nutrient Absorption
This video is a lecture presentation about digestive enzymes and how our bodies process the food we eat to extract important nutrients from it. The presenter explains the two types of digestion - mechanical and chemical, and focuses on...
Catalyst University
Whole-Body Cholesterol Transport [Part 1/2] | Chylomicrons & VLDL
In this video, we explore the composition and functions of VLDL and chylomicrons.
Catalyst University
mTOR Part 1: Activation of mTOR and Overall Effects
mTOR Part 1: Activation of mTOR and Overall Effects
FuseSchool
Denaturing By Enzymes
Learn the basics about how enzymes are denatured, as part of protein chemistry within the overall topic of organic chemistry.
Zach Star
What is Biochemistry?
Biochemistry is the combination of majoring in biology and chemistry. As a biochemistry major you will take more classes related to chemistry until your 3rd and 4th year where you can choose electives in biology or chemistry. Biochemists...
Catalyst University
mTOR Part 2: Effect of Protein-feeding on mTOR Post-Exercise
mTOR Part 2: Effect of Protein-feeding on mTOR Post-Exercise
Curated Video
The Transfer of Biomass in Food Chains: Efficiency and Energy Loss
This video is a lecture presentation on the transfer of biomass in food chains. The presenter explains how processes carried out by living organisms can affect the amounts of biomass and energy transferred from one trophic level to...
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: Is There Life on Mars?
In this episode we talk about how we’re developing new tools to search for life on Mars.
Schooling Online
Biology Cells as the Basis of Life: Cell Structure - Plant Cells Part 3
Sadly, it’s their last day in the Garden of Babylon. But nothing cheers up Sally like a shopping spree! The class is off to buy souvenirs before they say farewell to this wonderful city. This lesson will conclude our introduction to the...
Catalyst University
Do Turkey Dinners Really Make You Tired? → HERE'S WHY
In this video, we discuss the reasons why a Thanksgiving Turkey dinner leaves you feeling ready for a nap.
Curated Video
The Role of Xylem and Phloem in Plant Transport System
The video is a lecture presentation about the role of the flower and the xylem in transporting substances around plants. It explains how plants need to move substances between cells and uses specialized transport systems to do so. The...
Catalyst University
NEW! Cytochrome c and Holocytochrome c Synthase: Biochemistry and Mechanism
NEW! Cytochrome c and Holocytochrome c Synthase: Biochemistry and Mechanism
Catalyst University
Progeria, Accelerated Aging | Biochemical Mechanism of Progeria
In this video, I explain the mechanism of progeria, a rare but fatal accelerated aging disease. We will explore the synthesis pathway for normal wild-type Lamin A and the mutant form, progerin, for which the disease is named.
Schooling Online
Biology Cells as the Basis of Life: Cell Structure - Plant Cells Part 2
Sally’s field trip to the Garden of Babylon is turning into a road trip. Her first stop is the post office. It’s not every day that a stork delivers your mail! This lesson will continue unearthing the structure of plant cells, focusing...
Catalyst University
Anatomy & Physiology of the Stomach
In this video, we cover the major anatomy and physiology of the stomach.
Schooling Online
Biology Cells as the Basis of Life: Cell Structure - Animal Cells Part 3
Seeking excitement, Sally embarks on a self-guided ghost tour of Zoo York’s ‘abandoned tunnels’. Will she spot anything spooky? This lesson will finalise our crash course on the structure of animal cells, focusing on components...
Catalyst University
Exercise Physiology | BCAA Catabolism: The Basics
Exercise Physiology | BCAA Catabolism: The Basics
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: Brian Glass Talks About Searching For Evidence of Life On Mars
A conversation with Brian Glass, Principal Investigator of the Atacama Rover Astrobiology Drilling Studies (ARADS) project at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley.
NASA
Gravity Assist: Could We Find Billion-Year-Old Cholesterol? With Lindsay Hays
Could we find lipids beyond Earth? NASA astrobiologist Lindsay Hays explores this and other topics in her research. She also discusses places interesting for the search for life in our solar system and beyond.
Catalyst University
Anatomy - Hepatic Portal Circulation EXPLAINED
Here, I explain the workings of hepatic portal circulation? What vessels/organs are involved? What is its purpose?