Bozeman Science
Coupled Reactions
Paul Andersen explains the importance role of coupled reactions in biology. He starts by explaining how the power of a river can be harnessed by a water mill to grind grains. He describes the importance of ATP and how it is used within...
SciShow
Why Do Birds Have White And Dark Meat? (And Do We?)
Why do chickens and turkeys have white meat and dark meat? And, like, gross, but .. do humans have the same thing? It's all about our muscles: what they're made of, and what they're made for. Quick Questions has the answers!
SciShow
Bacteria Could Someday Power Our Cell Phones
Unlike most living things, there are species of bacteria that can harness electrons directly and even shuttle them around from place to place like living wires.
Amoeba Sisters
What is ATP?
Table of Contents: 00:00 Intro 0:40 Some Examples of ATP Uses in Cell Processes 1:14 What is ATP? 1:52 How do we get ATP? 3:05 How does ATP work? Note: We received an excellent comment in an older video (about cellular respiration) that...
SciShow
Why Doesn't Your Sphincter Get Tired?
Keeping a muscle clenched usually tires it out eventually, but that’s not the case for sphincters, which do things a little differently.
Crash Course
In Da Club - Membranes & Transport: Crash Course Biology
Hank describes how cells regulate their contents and communicate with one another via mechanisms within the cell membrane.
Crash Course
ATP & Respiration: Crash Course Biology
In which Hank does some push ups for science and describes the "economy" of cellular respiration and the various processes whereby our bodies create energy in the form of ATP.
Bozeman Science
ATP: Adenosine Triphosphate
Paul Andersen explains the structure, function and importance of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). He begins by describing the specific structure of the molecule and its three main parts: adenine, ribose sugar, and phosphate groups. He...
Curated Video
Anaerobic Respiration: Energy Production Without Oxygen
Cellular respiration in the absence of oxygen. Like aerobic respiration, it converts glucose into usable energy, in the form of ATP. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
Curated Video
ATP
Adenosine Triphosphate, a molecule that acts as an energy store in all living cells. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
Catalyst University
Aminoacyl tRNA Synthetase Class I Physiology, Biochemistry, and Mechanism
Aminoacyl tRNA Synthetase Class I Physiology, Biochemistry, and Mechanism
Catalyst University
Selenophosphate Synthetase: Physiology, Biochemistry, and Mechanism
Selenophosphate Synthetase: Physiology, Biochemistry, and Mechanism
Next Animation Studio
Aphid converts light into energy, like a plant
Scientists have discovered a type of aphid that is capable of converting light into energy in a photosynthesis-like process. The pea aphid makes carotenoids, a pigment and essential antioxidant that nearly all other animals must obtain...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Debunking Myths About Bodies After Death
In this video, the teacher debunks common myths about what happens to the human body after death. Through dissections and explanations of anatomy and physiology, the teacher explains why hair and nails don't continue to grow after death...
Catalyst University
NEW! Hexokinase Physiology, Biochemistry, and Mechanism
NEW! Hexokinase Physiology, Biochemistry, and Mechanism
Catalyst University
Corrin/B12 Biochemistry: Cobalamin Adenosyltransferase
Corrin/B12 Biochemistry: Cobalamin Adenosyltransferase
Catalyst University
Aminoacyl tRNA Synthetase Class II Physiology, Biochemistry, and Mechanism
Aminoacyl tRNA Synthetase Class II Physiology, Biochemistry, and Mechanism
Catalyst University
Adenosine Deaminase Deficiency (Part 1) How Does dATP Accumulate
Adenosine Deaminase Deficiency (Part 1) How Does dATP Accumulate
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Science Behind Creatine: Benefits, Safety, and Athletic Performance
This video explains what creatine is, how it works in the body, and whether it is safe and effective for increasing athletic performance. It covers topics such as how creatine is synthesized and stored in the body, how it helps provide...
Catalyst University
Muscle Physiology 3: Sodium-Potassium Pump
Muscle Physiology 3: Sodium-Potassium Pump
Curated Video
003 What ATP is and How it Works
This Video talks about what ATP is and how it results in energy for the processes happening in the cell
Curated Video
ATP - Energy of the Cell
ATP is the energy currency of the body. In this video, I talk about what ATP is and how it works. I also talk about the scientists that have contributed a lot to what we know about how ATP works.
Institute of Human Anatomy
How Muscles Adapt: Understanding Slow and Fast Twitch Fibers
This video discusses how muscles respond and adapt to exercise. It explains the differences between slow twitch and fast twitch muscle fibers and how they adapt differently to exercise. The video also discusses the importance of...