The objective of this lesson is to introduce students to one of the most important issues affecting human life and health in the 21st century, the application of modern biotechnology to the problems of environmental pollution. [22:51]...

In this video segment from Greater Boston, learn how a man with severe motor disabilities can operate a computer and move a prosthetic hand by simply thinking the commands, thanks to the combined efforts of bioengineers and neuroscientists.

Tutorial that explains and demonstrates how a procedure called gel electrophoresis is used to separate DNA fragments and a method called blotting is used to identify specific portions of the DNA.

This 2 hour special on the Human Genome Project is offered by NOVA in 16 segments. It can be viewed with both QuickTime and realvideo. Each video is accompanied by a brief description.

Watch this tutorial, which serves as an introduction to PCR (polymerase chain reaction). [9:54]

Learn how biotechnology researchers conduct research to develop or improve biotechnological products for a variety of industries. [6:10]

A comparison of a normal mouse with one with a mutated gene.

Learn how a standard lab technique, polymerase chain reaction, amplifies a single or several copies of a piece of DNA. [0:55]

An interactive virtual lab that allows students to isolate, copy, sequence and identify bacterial DNA. Excellent supporting information and resources for teachers and students.

In this video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, follow the scientific process that led to a revolutionary method for creating stem cells without the use of human embryos. [5:16]

Discover a new approach and possible uses of synthetic biology, the assembly of genetic standard parts to create an organism with desired traits.

A Federal district court has ruled that several patents dealing with the BRCA breast cancer genes are invalid.

In this video [12:44] students think like bioengineers as they match natural objects with technologies that have similar functions.

Use this tutorial as an introduction to DNA cloning and recombinant DNA. [11:08]

This introduction to gel electrophoresis demonstrates how it's used to separate DNA fragments or other macromolecules. [11:00]

An animation showing DNA Microarrays which looks at how the processes of gene expression profiling, protein microarrays, and comparative genomic hybridization microarrays work. [2:20]

Video on cell cultures derived from human embryonic stem cells that can reproduce indefinitely and can differentiate into specialized cell types. [1:17]

Learn about the many applications of DNA technologies. [5:00]

Meet Andres Berrio, an associate scientist with the biotechnology company, Biogen, who talks about his career in the biotechnology field.

The video demonstrates how Karmella, a post-doctoral researcher working in the emerging field of synthetic biology, is using it to detect cancer cells before they spread.

Explains what DNA hybridization and a microarray are and how this biotechnology is used. [8:57]

This video shows students that all organisms are composed of DNA which allows scientist to genetically modified organisms. Video explains the possibilities of recombinant DNA. [1:32]

We'll talk with scientist and playwright Carl Djerassi about his new play, 'Taboos,' a story about love, sex and parenthood in an age of reproductive technologies.

Researchers have developed an adhesive surgical bandage inspired by the structures on the feet of a gecko. Join guest host Joe Palca in this segment for a conversation with Karp about the work, and why scientists are taking design tips...