Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Mycology
Mushrooms are some of the most fascinating organisms on the planet. But what are they exactly? Are they plants? No! In fact, they are extremely different from plants. They belong in their own kingdom, called the Fungi kingdom. What else...
Step Back History
Did Medieval Anglo-Saxons Cure MRSA?
The world is at the verge of a crisis, where the antibiotics we used to treat infections for decades are becoming useless. It takes a historian and a microbiologist to possibly save the day.
Professor Dave Explains
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Staphylococcus aureus is the bacteria responsible for what we commonly refer to as a staph infection. They are extremely common, but they are also developing antibiotic resistance at an alarming rate. Let's take a look at these now.
Professor Dave Explains
Syphilis Treponema pallidum
Syphilis is another infection that is typically caused by sexual contact, thanks to the pathogen Treponema pallidum. What does this bacterium do? How is the infection treated? Let's take a closer look now.
FuseSchool
Bacterial Disease
Did you know that it wasn’t until around 200 years ago that people knew what caused infectious diseases? Before that, they believed that one cause was ‘bad air’, and so they carried around bunches of sweet-smelling flowers to sweeten the...
FuseSchool
Antibiotics
Antibiotics… one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century. You’ve probably taken them at some point during your life… maybe for a throat or ear infection? About 20 doses of antibiotics are prescribed per 1,000 people every day...
FuseSchool
Penicillin
Penicillin is a type of antibiotic that can be used to treat bacterial infections. Really important - antibiotics can only be used to treat bacterial infections. Penicillin was first discovered in 1928 by a scientist called Alexander...
Professor Dave Explains
Food Poisoning Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli
We've all gotten food poisoning before, and it's terrible. So what causes it? Just a little bit of bacteria called E. coli, that's all. Let's check them out!
Science360
Science Behind The News: Drug-Resistant Bacteria
As disease-causing bacteria becomes increasingly resistant to antibiotics, scientists like Erin Carlson from Indiana University are turning to natural sources to find new medicines. "Science Behind the News" is produced in partnership...
AllTime 10s
10 Things You Didnt Know The World Is Running Out Of
Are we about to run out of chocolate, wine or even sperm? Humanity is certainly going through its resources at an alarming rate, so what important items are on the brink of extinction?
FuseSchool
Bacteria in digestion
Digestion is a complex process that our bodies carry out using a variety of chemicals. In this video we’re going to focus on the role of bacteria in digestion. Many different types of bacteria are found in our gut. In fact, scientists...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Should I Take Probiotics?
If you’ve recently had to take antibiotics or you’re feeling run down, someone has probably suggested probiotics.
Visual Learning Systems
Viruses and Monerans: Bacteria in Our Lives
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...
Curated Video
Ozempic babies: Are GLP-1 drugs causing more pregnancies in women?
Scripps News asked dual board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Greg Marchand about the possible truth behind some claims on social media.
Press Association
‘Zoo poo’ could save NHS £1bn a year
Viruses found in the poo of endangered animals could be used to treat diabetic foot ulcers and save the NHS £1 billion a year, a research team led by Professor Graham Stafford has suggested.
A team from the University of Sheffield said...
Sky News
Growing concerns over antibiotic usage and resistance
Growing concerns over antibiotic usage and resistance
Curated Video
Bacteria-enzyme created that can detect and destroy anthrax
AUGUST 22 - New York
1. Medium shot Professor Vincent Fischetti walks into laboratory
2. Wide shot Fischetti working in lab
3. Close up lab equipment
4. SOUNDBITE: (English): Professor Vincent Fischetti, Rockefeller University:
"Well the...
Curated Video
National radio address by US President
1. Mid shot Graphic: Photo of President Bush, RADIO ADDRESS, Presidential seal in background
2. SOUNDBITE (English): George W. Bush, U.S. President:
"Good morning. As all Americans know, recent weeks have brought a second wave of...
AFP News Agency
VOICED : The prolific rise of Polish chicken
With more than a billion slaughtered in 2018 Poland has become the leading European chicken producer and exporter in just ten years overtaking its European competition (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
Bloomberg
'Dismissive' U.S. Governors Taking Virus Seriously Now, Says John Hopkins
Jul.06 -- John Hopkins Vice Dean for Public Health Practice Josh Sharfstein discusses the surge in coronavirus cases in the U.S. South and West on “Bloomberg Surveillance.” The Bloomberg School of Public Health is supported by Michael R....
Sky News
Prince Charles addresses antibiotics conference
Prince Charles addresses antibiotics conference
Curated Video
Scientists create DNA-testing microscope for smartphones
LEADIN:Scientists have created a simple, 3D-printed microscope, which - when attached to a smartphone - can be used to analyse DNA.It's claimed the technology can be used to diagnose cancerous tumors or infections like...
Curated Video
UK: POSSIBLE LINK FOUND BETWEEN OVERUSE OF ANTIBIOTICS AND MENINGITIS
English/Nat
As leading medical experts from more than 60 countries meet in South Africa for the World Medical Association General Assembly Tuesday, a group of doctors in Gloucestershire in England will be closely watching...