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Professor Dave Explains
Gene Therapy
When we looked at some areas of biotechnology earlier in the series, we briefly touched on gene therapy, without saying much about what it is. Now we are ready to dive into this topic and see what it is all about. If a person has a...
TED-Ed
What Is Leukemia?
Leukemia afflicts children more than any other type of cancer. Pupils explore the nature of harmful mutations in cell DNA, the reproduction of damaged cells in blood and bone marrow, and their effect on normal functions of the human...
TED-Ed
How Bones Make Blood
Bones are blood cell factories. Viewers learn all about bone marrow and how blood cells produced in the marrow of a donor can be grafted into a cancer patient to fight the disease.
Be Smart
Could You Be Immune to Everything?
Could super immunity be the next big super power? Discover the amazing inner workings of the immune system through an engaging video from an interesting science playlist. Animated antibodies take on a variety of pathogenic invaders while...
Amoeba Sisters
How Cells Become Specialized
Cell specialization is amazing! How do they know what they should become? A video from an interesting biology playlist examines the process of cell specialization. Content includes where we find specialized cells, types of specialized...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Bone Structure and Growth
A two-part tutorial illustrating the structure and growth of bones, followed by a description of the cartilage model. [8:27]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Leukemia?
A video [7:38] that explains what leukemia is, how it affects blood and bone marrow, and some common symptoms.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Skeletal Structure and Function
This video explores the structure and function of the human skeleton in-depth, as well as some animal skeletons. [6:52]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Primary Myelofibrosis?
Learn what is primary myelofibrosis as well as how to identify its signs and symptoms, diagnose it, and treat it. [7:43]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Are Myeloproliferative Disorders?
Learn about 4 different cancers that involve the bone marrow and produce a large number of cells in the bloodstream. [10:14]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Life and Times of Rb Cs and Platelets
This video delves into the production of red blood cells and platelets. [10:35]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia?
This video explains the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia. [6:11]