TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Where do genes come from? - Carl Zimmer
When life emerged on Earth about 4 billion years ago, the earliest microbes had a set of basic genes that succeeded in keeping them alive. In the age of humans and other large organisms, there are a lot more genes to go around. Where did...
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.
SciShow
3 Genes That Give People Superpowers
There are genetic mutations in the population today that can grant people some seemingly superhuman abilities.
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...
Curated Video
The Importance and Wonders of DNA: Exploring its Role in Life and Science
This video provides a brief and engaging overview of DNA and its significance in biology. It explains how DNA is the genetic material that determines the unique characteristics of living organisms, how it is passed down through...
Curated Video
Mutation
A change in a DNA sequence. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts and key curriculum...
Curated Video
Mechanisms of Evolution
Genetic variation produces new characteristics and, over generations, drives the evolution of species. But how do new gene types arise and what are the processes behind evolution? Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points....
Curated Video
The Elements: Radium
Learn why radium is so radioactive it can both cause and cure cancer. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Marie and Pierre Curie discovered radium in 1898. Radium is a product of the radioactive decay of uranium. Exposure to...
Curated Video
Natural Selection - Survival Process
What is natural selection and how does it work? Life processes - Living things in their environments - Evolution Learning Points Genes are passed down from both parents to their young during reproduction. A mutation is a change in genes....
Curated Video
Evolution - Life Connections
Find out how earwigs, elephants, poppies and flamingos are all related! Life processes - Living things in their environments - Evolution Learning Points All life descended from a simple organism. Species adapt to their environments....
Curated Video
How Evolution Works
The theory of evolution by natural selection is the process through which organisms change over time as a result of changes in physical or behavioural traits. These changes will allow an organism to adapt better to its environment and...
Curated Video
Genetic and Environmental Causes of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder and psychotic symptoms are largely influenced by genetics, as demonstrated by studies where children of parents with psychosis exhibit a higher risk of developing psychotic illnesses regardless of their environment. The...
Curated Video
The Complete Strapi™ Course with Plugins and Deployment - Customizing the GraphQL CRUD Operations
In this video, you will learn how to customize the GraphQL CRUD operations. This clip is from the chapter "Extending the GraphQL API" of the series "The Complete Strapiâ„¢ Course with Plugins and Deployment".In this section, you will...
Curated Video
The Complete Strapi™ Course with Plugins and Deployment - Extending the Schema (Custom Mutation)
In this video, you will learn how to extend the schema (custom mutation). This clip is from the chapter "Extending the GraphQL API" of the series "The Complete Strapiâ„¢ Course with Plugins and Deployment".In this section, you will learn...
Curated Video
The Complete Strapi™ Course with Plugins and Deployment - GraphQL Mutations
In this video, we will cover GraphQL mutations. This clip is from the chapter "Working with GraphQL" of the series "The Complete Strapiâ„¢ Course with Plugins and Deployment".In this section, we will start working with GraphQL and learn...
Curated Video
The Complete Strapi™ Course with Plugins and Deployment - User Authentication with GraphQL
In this video, you will learn how to perform user authentication with GraphQL. This clip is from the chapter "Working with GraphQL" of the series "The Complete Strapiâ„¢ Course with Plugins and Deployment".In this section, we will start...
Curated Video
The Complete Strapi™ Course with Plugins and Deployment - GraphQL Queries on Public Data
In this video, we will work with GraphQL queries on public data. This clip is from the chapter "Working with GraphQL" of the series "The Complete Strapiâ„¢ Course with Plugins and Deployment".In this section, we will start working with...
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - Variation and Evolution #68
Explore all the terms around evolution, including 'natural selection', 'variation', and 'survival of the fittest'. And see how Darwins came up with the theory of evolution despite not even knowing what DNA or mutation were.
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - What are DNA Mutations? #67
This video covers: - What genetic mutations are - What causes mutations e.g. carcinogens and harmful radiation - What the consequences can be - The 3 types of mutations: substitution, addition, deletion Exam board specific info: AQA -...
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Types of Mutations
“Types of Mutations” defines and explains the main types of mutations.
Curated Video
Why Heart Cancer Is So Rare It (Almost) Never Happens
The heart is practically immune to getting cancer. 2 in 100,000 of those who have cancer are those with a primary cancer of the heart. That is an astonishing low number. So, what is so special about the heart that it rarely, if ever,...
Curated Video
What is Evolution: A REALLY SIMPLE and Brief Explanation
Evolution “is the net change in organisms or a population over the span of many generations.” This change in organisms or populations happens through DNA mutations and reconbination and is passed down to the next generation through...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Pandemics - a worrying global public health threat
Pandemics are one of the greatest existential threats facing humanity today. Over the last few centuries, we've seen outbreaks and epidemics kill millions of people. From plague in the 14th century to influenza in the 20th century,...