TED Talks
Matt Walker: Sleep is your superpower
Sleep is your life-support system and Mother Nature's best effort yet at immortality, says sleep scientist Matt Walker. In this deep dive into the science of slumber, Walker shares the wonderfully good things that happen when you get...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why is it so hard to cure cancer? - Kyuson Yun
We've harnessed electricity, sequenced the human genome, and eradicated smallpox. But after billions of dollars in research, we haven't found a solution for a disease that affects more than 14 million people and their families at any...
SciShow
Why We Haven't Cured Cancer
Ever wonder why we still haven't cured cancer? Join SciShow as we discuss what's wrong with that question and why it's so hard to find a cure.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Performing brain surgery without a scalpel | Hyunsoo Joshua No
Every year, tens of thousands of people have brain surgery without a single incision: there's no scalpel, no operating table, and the patient loses no blood. Instead, this procedure uses a machine that emits invisible beams of light at a...
SciShow
Your Phone and You: How Your Cell Affects You
For most of us, our bodies are interacting with phones nearly all the time, whether we're looking at screens, listening to music, or carrying them in our pockets. If you are wondering about the health implications of a world filled with...
SciShow
5 Undervalued Scientists: Great Minds Compilation
Take some time with us to look back on a few of our episodes about scientists who deserve a little more recognition than they got.
Bozeman Science
Population Variation
Paul Andersen explains the importance of genetic variation within a population. He begins with a discussion of the devil facial tumor that is a form of cancer transferred between Tasmanian devils. He then explains how a decrease in...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How the food you eat affects your gut - Shilpa Ravella
The bacteria in our guts can break down food the body can't digest, produce important nutrients, regulate the immune system, and protect against harmful germs. And while we can't control all the factors that go into maintaining a healthy...
Bozeman Science
What is Cancer?
In this video Paul Andersen answers the very simple question: What is cancer? He explains how damage to the DNA can create uncontrolled cell growth. He explains how malignant tumors can spread the disease throughout the body and gives...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Pedro Brugarolas: Why do hospitals have particle accelerators?
Is there a way to detect diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's before they advance too far? Doctors are using injected radioactive drugs that circulate through the body and act as a beacon for PET scanners. These diagnostic tools can...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Hacking bacteria to fight cancer | Tal Danino
In 1884, an unlucky patient who had a rapidly growing cancer in his neck came down with an unrelated bacterial skin infection. As he recovered from the infection, the cancer surprisingly began to recede. The infection had stimulated the...
TED Talks
Tal Danino: Programming bacteria to detect cancer (and maybe treat it)
Liver cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to detect, but synthetic biologist Tal Danino had a left-field thought: What if we could create a probiotic, edible bacteria that was "programmed" to find liver tumors? His insight...
TED-Ed
What's in the air you breathe? | Amy Hrdina and Jesse Kroll
Take a deep breath. In a single intake of air, your lungs swell with roughly 25 sextillion molecules, ranging from days-old compounds, to those formed billions of years in the past. In fact, many of the molecules you're breathing were...
Bozeman Science
Mitosis
Paul Andersen describes the process of mitosis. He begins by discussing the importance of the cell cycle in development, regeneration, asexual reproduction and wound healing. He differentiates between haploid and diploid cells and...
Curated Video
The most popular types of MEDICAL IMAGING techniques
X-Rays, CT Scans, MRIs, Mammograms, Ultrasounds, and PET Scans are some of the more important types of medical imaging techniques used by doctors and other healthcare professionals to look inside our bodies. DISCLAIMER: The content in...
Curated Video
How lasers are used to treat cancer
In medicine, we use different types of lasers to fight cancer. In this video, we will learn everything about carbon dioxide (CO2), argon and neodymium: yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) lasers and how they are used to treat cancer in a...
Curated Video
Promising New Technology: Proton Beam Therapy Revolutionizes Cancer Treatment
Doctors in the United States are utilizing a groundbreaking radiation gun to combat cancer. This technology, known as proton beam therapy, precisely targets tumors without harming healthy tissue, resulting in impressive outcomes and...
Curated Video
The Versatility and Health Benefits of Garlic: Exploring a Superfood
Garlic, a flavorful and versatile plant, has been cultivated for thousands of years and is known for its distinctive taste and aroma. It is a staple in many cuisines and can be eaten raw or cooked. In addition to its culinary uses,...
Curated Video
Genetic Selection to Prevent Breast Cancer: A Controversial Approach
This video discusses a new technique that allows women with a high risk of developing breast cancer to select embryos without the cancer gene, potentially preventing the disease from being passed on to future generations. However, there...
Curated Video
Breakthrough: World's Smallest Computer Diagnoses and Fights Cancer
Researchers at the Mediterranean Institute of Science have developed the world's smallest computer, made entirely of biological molecules. This biomolecular computer can detect changes in the balance of molecules in the body, allowing it...
Curated Video
Developing Vaccines to Target Cancer's Blood Vessels
Researchers at the University of Nottingham are developing a groundbreaking vaccine that harnesses the power of the immune system to fight cancer. By stimulating the immune response and targeting the blood vessels that nourish tumors,...
Curated Video
Scientists Aim to Beat Cancer Before Birth: Screening Embryos for Genetic Diseases
In this London laboratory, scientists are using test tube techniques to screen embryos for genetic diseases, specifically focusing on inherited bowel tumors. By removing one cell from each embryo and screening it for the cancer gene,...
Curated Video
Promising Research: Turning Off Cancerous Cells with a Protein Switch
Scientists have made a significant discovery in cancer research, finding a way to turn off cancerous cells by targeting a protein called Mick. Experiments on mice have shown promising results, with previously incurable liver tumors being...
Curated Video
Revolutionary Blood Test for Monitoring Cancer Treatment Response
Janet Reed, a dedicated teacher and breast cancer survivor, has not let her diagnosis stop her from pursuing her passion. Despite the cancer spreading to her lymph nodes, liver, and brain, Janet continues to teach and inspire her...