Catalyst University
The Loop Of Henle [Part 2] | Urea Recycling
In this video, we will discuss how urea recycling between the collecting ducts and the Loop of Henle augments water reabsorption in the Loop's descending limb.
Step Back History
Native American Vs European Culture
When it comes to social structure, and ideas of freedom and liberty, the Native American culture at the eve of contact vs European culture was very different. Let's look at the two societies about to crash into each other in this new...
US Department of Agriculture
USDA-ARS Partners to Produce Low Glycemic Sweetener
The USDA's Agricultural Research Service has partnered with private industry to create a low glycemic sweetener that can help diabetics. USDA's Patrick O'Leary has the story from the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research...
Visual Learning Systems
What Is a Reptile?: Where Do Reptiles Live?
This exciting video uses captivating footage to illustrate the exciting features of snakes, lizards, and turtles in their natural habitats. Concepts and terminology: cold-blooded, scales, shell, and eggs.
Catalyst University
The Cardiomyocyte Action Potential [Part 1]: The Action Potential Graph
In this video, we take a look at the graph representing the cardiomyocyte action potential and what each region of the graph represents.
Next Animation Studio
How mosquitoes transfer viruses and diseases to humans
The diseases mosquitoes transmit kill hundreds of thousands of people each year.
Science360
Researchers discover how elephant seals protect their organs when diving! NSF Science Now 24
In this week’s episode, we discover secrets in buried soils; we learn how elephant seals protect their organs when diving; we learn about Amulet -- the future in wearable technology; and, finally, we explore the fast-moving Thwaites...
Science360
4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn’t Hear About This Week – Episode 8
Something special in seal blood; a whole new angle on prosthetic ankles; a nanotech inspiration from single-celled architects; and sure, there may be “gold in them thar hills,” but there’s a quadrillion tons of diamonds in the Earth’s...
Next Animation Studio
Explainer: How COVID-19 can damage the brain
Two possible mechanisms behind COVID-19 brain damage have been outlined.
The March of Time
1948: HOSPITAL LABORATORY: Laboratory on door, male walking through door. VS Medical technicians working in lab, placing drops on microscope slide (blood group), using microscope & hand counter (red blood cell count), CU hand counter
MOT 1948: HOSPITAL LABORATORY: Laboratory on door, male walking through door. VS Medical technicians working in lab, placing drops on microscope slide (blood group), using microscope & hand counter (red blood cell count), CU hand counter
Healthcare Triage
Marijuana, Intoxication, DWI, and Breathalyzers
How do breathalyzers work? And will there ever be a breathalyzer for marijuana? As pot has become legal in several states, law enforcement has sought a method to detect marijuana use in drivers. This is complicated, though. Breathalyzers...
National Theatre
Medea's Dress: Making Blood and Mud
Dyer and Textile Artist Rosie Maccurrach demonstrates using dye in costume design, as used for Medea's bloodied and mud-stained dress, worn by Helen McCrory in the final scenes of the 2014 production.
60 Second Histories
William Harvey's discovery
William Harvey explains how he discovered circulation; how blood flowed around the body.
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Vampires: A Brief History of Obsession - (Exploring Vampire Folklore)
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the folklore and numerous legends surrounding vampires, we also see how they changed over the years.
JJ Medicine
Lactic Acidosis: What is it, Causes (ex. metformin), and Subtypes A vs B
Lactic Acidosis: Biological pathway, causes, and subtypes. Elevated lactate production can lead to lactic acidosis which can be a serious condition and is the most common cause of metabolic acidosis in hospitalized patients. There are a...
The Noted Anatomist
Anatomy of the Scalp
This video tutorial briefly discusses scalp including innervation and arterial supply. 0:00. Introduction 0.11. Boundaries of the scalp 0:30. Layers of the scalp (S.C.A.L.P.) 3:44. Innervation of the Scalp 5:04. Vascular supply of the...
Science360
Sweat sensors: Engineering breakthrough tools for health diagnostics - Science Nation
This research team is sweating the small stuff -- in sweat! With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), device engineer Jason Heikenfeld of the University of Cincinnati and a multidisciplinary team are developing new...
The Wall Street Journal
Medical Testing Is Entering a New Era, Todos Medical CEO Says
Gerald Commissiong describes how the company's new Covid-19 antibody test works and says the future of early cancer diagnosis could lie in blood testing.
Next Animation Studio
Danish footballer Christian Eriksen to be fitted with heart-starting device
After collapsing from cardiac arrest and being resuscitated during his country’s opening European Championship game, Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen is to be fitted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, or ICD, according...
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring Blood Vessels
This video explains the network of pipes in the human body, known as blood vessels. It describes the different types of vessels, including arteries, veins, and capillaries, and their functions in carrying oxygen-rich blood away from the...
Curated Video
How the Human Body Defends Itself Against Pathogens
The video discusses the human body's defense system against pathogens. It explains that there are two lines of defense - the nonspecific defense system that prevents pathogens from entering the body, and the immune system that destroys...
Catalyst University
Choline and Betaine Degradation Pathways
Choline and Betaine Degradation Pathways