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KS3/4 Science: Stem Cell Research: The Issue
Stem Cell Research - The Issues: Professor Ian Wilmut examines the concept of stem cell research, the science behind it and his opinion for the technology, while others present issues for concern. This programme examines the issues...
Next Animation Studio
Scientists create mice chimeras with an unprecedented amount of human cells: study
Scientists have engineered mice that have up to 4 percent of their body made of human cells, or the highest amount achieved in human-mice chimeras.
Curated Video
Introduction to Cloning: Techniques and Applications
The video is a lecture presentation on cloning, discussing the definition of cloning as the process of producing genetically identical individuals, both naturally and artificially. The presentation covers two specific cloning techniques,...
Catalyst University
What's the Deal with Induced Pleuripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs)?
In this video, we explore... [1] a brief history of Embryonic Stem Cells (ESCs) [2] basics of how Induced Pleuripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs) were made [3] basic applications of IPSCs
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Scottish scientists make 3D stem cell printer
A team of scientists at Heriot-Way University in Edinburgh have developed a method that can can print clusters of human stem cells in various sizes, making them the first scientists to successfully 3D-print human embryonic stem cells, or...
Next Animation Studio
Chinese scientists claims to create world's first CRISPR babies
A scientist in China has been under scrutiny for allegedly using CRISPR, a gene-editing tool, to create the first gene-edited babies.
Curated Video
Introduction to Stem Cells: Types and Uses in Animals, Plants, and Medicine
This video provides an overview of stem cells, including what they are, different types of stem cells (embryonic, adult, and plant meristem), and their potential uses in medicine and plant cloning. The video explains how stem cells can...
The Wall Street Journal
Gene Editing: The Present And Future
The U.S. is approaching human gene editing with more caution, while scientists in China are racing to experiment with gene editing. What are the latest progress and the social and ethical implications?
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding Period Cramps: Exploring the Female Reproductive System
This video explains the science behind period cramps by examining the female reproductive system. The uterus grows a thick inner lining called the endometrium every month in preparation for pregnancy, and if pregnancy doesn't occur, the...
STAT
Drawing life as it begins
How did a scientist create incredibly detailed drawings of embryo development a century ago?
Next Animation Studio
How stem cells are extracted from cloned human skin cells
Earlier this week, researchers published in the journal Cell that they had created embryonic stem cells by cloning human skin cells. An embryo is usually created when sperm enters the egg cell, which then starts to divide. Instead of...
Guinness World Records
Most Fingers and Toes
Devendra has 14 fingers and 14 toes as a result of polydactylism. An irregularity in this process causes the formation of an extra finger or toe, when a single finger or toe splits in two. Use to prompt discussion of embryonic...
Curated Video
Shark Super Senses
This video explores the remarkable sensory abilities of sharks, including their keen sense of smell, exceptional eyesight, and acute hearing. It also delves into their feeding habits, reproductive strategies, and the diverse ways in...
Next Animation Studio
Stem cells produced from cloning technique
A group of researchers from Oregon Health and Science University succeeded in using cloning to create human embryonic stem cells paving the way for the development of replacement tissue to treat diseases, according to a BBC report.
TLDR News
What Does Transgender Mean? - TLDR News
We delve into what it means to be transgender, as well as the differences between biological sex, gender identity and gender expression.
Curated Video
Advanced Cloning Techniques: Embryo Transplants and Adult Cell Cloning
This video discusses two advanced techniques of cloning - embryo transplants and adult cell cloning. The video mentions Dolly the sheep being the first animal clone produced using adult cell cloning, and also highlights that these...
Mediacorp
The Risks of Gene Editing
The technology to edit human genes exists, but many countries do not allow it. Learn about the potential risks of gene editing in adults and embryos. DNA Hack part 4/7
The Wall Street Journal
Predicting Illness
At the 2020 WSJ Health Forum, Science Editor Daniela Hernandez spoke with USC Professor of Economics Dr. Daniel Benjamin and Dr. Stephen Hsu, SVP of research at Michigan State, on the accuracy and ethicacy of "polygenic risk scores."
FuseSchool
BIOLOGY - Genetics - Cell Differentiation
Every single cell in your body contains the same DNA. However, not all of your cells are the same - you have nerve cells, blood cells, skin cells, bone cells and many more different types, that all have a slightly different structure so...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Chapter 8 | STORY | You're Thinking About Doughnuts
Chapter 8 | STORY | You're Thinking About Doughnuts When Frank's mom has to work late one Friday cleaning the local museum, he finds himself spending a lonely night roaming the dark halls - until a chatty skeleton appears and takes him...
Curated Video
The Cell Cycle and Stem Cells: Understanding the Process and Potential Uses
This video explains the different stages of the cell cycle and how stem cells differentiate to form various cell types. It starts by discussing the structure of chromosomes and then moves onto describing the three stages of the cell...
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Female Reproductive Cycle: Fate of the Egg and Corpus Luteum
This video discusses what happens to the egg after ovulation and how it travels through the female reproductive tract. It also explains the role of the corpus luteum in secreting progesterone and estrogen, and how it is sustained during...
Catalyst University
What is Zygotic Cleavage?
In this video, we explore how the zygote undergoes a variation of mitosis called cleavage.
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Evidences of Evolution
The nugget explains various evidences that favors organic evolution. Describe the importance of tracing evolutionary relationships.