PBS
Nova Labs: The Rna Enigma
RNA is a wonder molecule that can answer some of the biggest mysteries in biology. But what exactly is RNA, and how can you help discover its secrets just by playing a game? [3:23]
PBS
Nova Labs: Virus Wars
All cellular life, including you, is in an ancient and unending war with viruses. Watch how viruses attack cells and learn about RNA interference, one of the ways that cells fight back. [3:33]
PBS
Nova Labs: The Rna Origin of Life
RNA may have been the origin of life on Earth. Go on a whirlwind tour of RNA's evolving role through billions of years of evolutionary history. [3:02]
Other
Dna and Rna Transcription: Real Time Dna Encoding Pr
DNA video in real time. Show the amazing process of DNA transcription using amino acids to turn genes into proteins. [7:47]
Amoeba Sisters
Amoeba Sisters: Protein Synthesis
A video that explores how DNA leads to proteins. With this video students will understand the two steps of protein synthesis: transcription and translation. The steps are described in detail so students can see key steps of each process...
University of Utah
University of Utah: What Are Dna and Genes?
An explanation of what DNA and genes are. Includes video and text. [1:13]
PBS
Nova Labs: Protein Synthesis in the Cellular Factory
Your cells contain an amazing factory that builds the RNA and protein machines that keep you alive. Learn how this factory works and what the relationship is between DNA, RNA, and proteins. [3:48]
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Rna Folding
Since RNA is single-stranded, it can fold upon itself and form structures that are protein-like in both appearance and functionality. [0:33]
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Hhmi: Biointeractive: Translation
Watch this microscopic animation of genetic translation in action. [2:06]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology Foundations: Introduction to Nucleic Acids and Nucleotides
Introduction to nucleic acids (e.g., DNA and RNA) and nucleotides. [5:54]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Rna Enigma
A video exploring RNA as a wonder molecule that can answer some of the biggest mysteries in biology. Learn what exactly is RNA, and how can you help discover its secrets just by playing a game? Also, included students can play the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Protein Synthesis in the Cellular Factory
Take a tour of where protein synthesis happens in this video. Learn about RNA's history and how it has evolved since the origin of life on Earth. [3:56]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Central Dogma Revisited
This video lesson is designed for Class 12 Biology (India). This video lesson explains how new discoveries have expanded or contradicted the original central dogma of molecular biology as proposed by Watson and Crick. These discoveries...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Different Types of Mutations
Review for your MCAT by watching this video on the different types of genetic mutations. [5:52]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Endoplasmic Reticulum: Lesson 2
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of both rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum. It is 2 of 6 in the series titled "Endoplasmic Reticulum."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Organic Compounds: Nucleic Acids
This lesson identify the structure and function of nucleic acids.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Transcription: Lesson 1
This lesson will explain how the process of transcription is used to create RNA, complementary to a cell's DNA. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Transcription."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Translation: Lesson 1
This lesson will explain how the process of translation is used to create proteins from RNA. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Translation."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Codons: Lesson 3
This lesson will introduce codons, and describe how they are used in protein synthesis. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "Codons."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Codons: Lesson 1
This lesson will introduce codons, and describe how they are used in protein synthesis. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Codons."
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Part 1 Dna & Rna
Paul Andersen introduces the nucleic acids of life; RNA and DNA. He details the history of DNA from Griffith, to Avery, to Hershey and finally to Watson and Crick. He also details the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic...
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Part 2 Dna & Rna
Paul Andersen continues his description of DNA and RNA. He begins with the structure of DNA and RNA and moves into the process of DNA Replication. He also describes the central dogma of biology explaining how DNA is transcribed to mRNA...