SciShow
Mindcontrolling Parasites
Hank introduces us to some freaky parasites that use mind control to hijack the brains of their hosts.
Crash Course
Natural Selection - Crash Course Biology
Hank guides us through the process of natural selection, the key mechanism of evolution.
Curated Video
Antibody
A protein produced by the immune system that attacks a harmful agent, such as a virus or bacteria. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
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Fungi
Discover the magical world of fungi. Neither plant nor animal, they are a separate classification of living organism. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Fungi are neither plant nor animal. Most fungi are made up of networks of...
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Parasitic Plants
Different species of parasitic plants steal nutrients from host species in order to survive. Sometimes this ends in the death of the host. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Parasitic plants derive some or all of their nutrients from...
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Parts of a plant – Did you know?
Did you know that most (but not all) plants need leaves to obtain food? Life processes - Green plants - Parts of a plant Learning Points Not all plants make their own food through photosynthesis. A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A...
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Fairy wasp
A spellbinding case study of one of nature's most unusual parasites. Life processes - Living processes - Life cycles Learning Points Life cycles can be very short whilst others can take hundreds of years. Parasites use other animals or...
Curated Video
What is Symbiosis?
Symbiosis is relationship where two different species co-exist and at least one derives benefit from the other. The name for an organism with a symbiotic relationship is a symbiont. Let's look at some examples of symbiotic relationships.
Healthcare Triage
A Vaccine for Malaria!
Malaria kills a lot of people every year, and many of those people are young children. Developing a vaccine against this deadly disease has been a long and difficult journey, but there’s been a breakthrough! While we are still working...
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Combatting Malaria: The Sterile Insect Technique
The International Atomic Energy Agency in Austria is pioneering a groundbreaking solution to combat malaria by utilizing the sterile insect technique (SIT). By releasing radiation-sterilized male mosquitoes into the population, they...
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Using Fungus to Combat Malaria: A Promising Solution
Researchers have discovered a fungus that can significantly reduce the spread of malaria by targeting the female mosquito that transmits the disease. By spraying the fungus onto areas where mosquitoes rest, the parasite carried by the...
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Genetic Engineering: Transforming Mosquitoes into Disease Fighters against Malaria
Scientists at Imperial College in London are researching ways to combat malaria by genetically modifying mosquitoes. By identifying genes in other mosquito species that kill the malaria parasite, they aim to transfer these genes to the...
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Addressing Neglected Diseases: Global Efforts for Research and Treatment
The Drugs for Neglected Disease initiative is a collaborative effort between major health organizations in France, Kenya, India, Malaysia, and Brazil. Their mission is to address the lack of research and treatment for neglected diseases...
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Scientists Discover Potential Breakthrough in Malaria Treatment: Targeting the Glucose Transporter Protein
Scientists at Saint George's Hospital Medical School have discovered a potential breakthrough in the fight against malaria. By blocking a specific protein that the malaria parasite uses to feed on glucose, they hope to develop new drugs...
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Fleas!
Jessi talks about fleas! What are they? How do you prevent them in your home? How do you deal with them once they've entered your home or become established on an animal?
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4 Common Zoonotic Diseases
Jessi has an univited guest join her on screen while she talks about the gross things that your pets can share with you. *Jessi was on a medication that weakened her immune system which allowed the ring worm to form. No worries, it did...
Professor Dave Explains
Phylum Rotifera Part 3: Subclade Acanthocephala (Parasitic Spiny-Headed Worms)
It's time to wrap things up with Rotifera by looking at the parasitic Acanthocephalans. These are spiny-headed worms that are obligate endoparasites. Which species do they parasitize? What is their morphology? Let's get a closer look!
Curated Video
RNA as a Parasite
Renowned polymath Freeman Dyson (Institute for Advanced Study) gives his take on the origin of life.
Neuro Transmissions
How cats manipulate your brain with parasites
The archetype of the crazy cat lady is embedded in our culture. You know the type. But could your cats actually cause that kind of behavior? Perhaps a parasite taking over your brain? Even if you don't think it can control your mind, it...
Next Animation Studio
Chagas disease posts lifelong threat of heart failure
Chagas disease is a potentially life-threatening illness transmitted by the kissing bug, which carries the protozoan parasite, Trypanosoma cruzi. It is mostly found in Central and South America. It is estimated that it infects as many as...
AllTime 10s
Will Gaming Become An Olympic Sport? - 10 Amazing News Stories You Missed This Week
This week it has been announced that E-Sports is becoming an official sport at the Asian Games! Could the Olympics be next?
Next Animation Studio
World’s first malaria vaccine introduced in Africa
The World Health Organization has implemented a large-scale malaria vaccine pilot program for 360,000 children across Africa.
Brave Wilderness
Will I Get Worms? - Eating Parasites
In this segment of On Location, Coyote and the crew learn all about Nematodes! While visiting Dr. Patricia Stock’s lab at the University of Arizona the crew was able to witness how these small parasitic worms could become an...