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Scientists discover coronavirus’s mechanism for inhibiting the immune system
The novel coronavirus’s genetic sequence has a segment that produces a substance known as nonstructural protein 1.
Curated Video
005 The Isoelectric Point of Proteins
In this episode I talk about the isoelectric point of proteins and why that causes the proteins inside the neuron to have a negative charge.
Catalyst University
Protein Metabolism | Ubiquitination of Proteins & the 26S Proteasome
Protein Metabolism | Ubiquitination of Proteins & the 26S Proteasome
Catalyst University
Biosynthesis of Major Reactive Oxidative Species
In this video, I explain the biosynthetic pathway for the major Reactive Oxidative Species (ROS) such as hydrogen peroxide, hydroxyl radicals, and superoxide.
JJ Medicine
Hedgehog Signaling Pathway in Invertebrates | Mechanism and Role in Development
Introductory lesson on the Hedgehog Signalling Pathway in Invertebrates. The Hedgehog signaling pathway is important in embryological development of both invertebrates and vertebrates. Hedgehog proteins facilitate the activation of the...
Science360
Synthetic proteins: Mimicking the molecular machinery of life - Science Nation
Imagine synthetic antibiotics that could fight infections like MRSA, custom pharmaceuticals to treat advanced prostate cancer, and new enzymes that will turn cellulose into fuel. With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF),...
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Explainer: A complete picture of how coronavirus infects and damages the human body
The COVID-19 coronavirus, or SARS-CoV-2, targets human cells with ACE2 receptors, which are found in the respiratory system. The immune response can trigger potentially deadly inflammations and the virus can spread from the lungs to...
Curated Video
What's in Your Blood
In this video, I talk about the components found in the blood and their functions. We are going to talk about the Complete Blood Count (CBC) test that your doctor orders, red and white blood cells, platelets, and proteins like albumin,...
Curated Video
The Complement System Made Easy
The complement system involves a series of proteins found in the blood that are part of the immune response. But what exactly are they, and how do they function. There are two pathways involved: The classical pathway and the alternative...
Curated Video
Life Substances - The Chemistry of life
There are a number of substances that are vital to all living organisms. In this lecture, I talk about substances like carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids, going into some detail about their structures and importance.
Curated Video
The Plasma Membrane - A view of the cell
The plasma membrane is responsible for maintaining a balance. In this section, I talk about both the structure and the function of the plasma membrane. I deal with the components of the plasma membrane and their functions.
Curated Video
004 Ion Channels: Proteins in the Membrane of Neurons
In this video, I go through the details of the 4 types of proteins in the membrane of neurons: The passive/leakage ion channels, Sodium Potassium pump, Voltage-gated ion channels and ligand-gated ion channels
Neuro Transmissions
What Are Oligodendrocites?
Oligodendrocytes are overwhelming! Join Alie Astrocyte as she explains why the glial cell known as the oligodendrocyte is so important, and why myelin sheaths matter.
Catalyst University
Digestion, Absorption, & Handling of Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
B12 (cobalamin) is a water soluble B vitamin that requires special handling upon ingesting and subsequent absorption and transport. Here, we discuss the general pathway.
JJ Medicine
mTOR Signaling Pathway: Regulation by the Lysosome
mTOR Signalling and Regulation by the Lysosome In this video, mTOR signaling is explained in a step-by-step powerpoint lesson. Regulation of mTOR signaling by the lysosome is also explained. Hey guys! In this video, I teach you about...
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Digestion and Absorption of Food
Explain the process of digestion of each food component. Describe how and where various components of food are absorbed.
Catalyst University
rRNA Processing: Pre-ribosome to Ribosome
rRNA Processing: Pre-ribosome to Ribosome
Catalyst University
Shine-Dalgarno/Kozak Sequences & 70S Ribosome Assembly
Shine-Dalgarno/Kozak Sequences & 70S Ribosome Assembly
Professor Dave Explains
The Common Cold (Rhinovirus)
It's time to start going through a variety of common viruses, so let's start with the most common one of them all, the one that most often causes the common cold. It's called Rhinovirus, and it is a member of the picornavirus family....
JJ Medicine
Macroautophagy | Regulation During Feeding, Fasting and Starvation
Lesson on macroautophagy and regulation by fasting and starvation, with an additional detailed overview of how macroautophagy is inhibited during feeding and the fed state. Macroautophagy is a nutrient responsive process and is inhibited...
Catalyst University
Physiology of Basophils, Mast Cells, & Eosinophils
Physiology of Basophils, Mast Cells, & Eosinophils
JJ Medicine
Autophagy | Macroautophagy & Importance in Health
Macroautophagy: Steps, Regulation, and Importance in Health Hey guys! In this lesson, you will learn about the macroautophagy pathway, how the pathway is initiated, how the pathway operates, what regulates the pathway and why the pathway...
JJ Medicine
Macroautophagy | Transcriptional Regulation: Lesson 2
Lesson on the transcriptional regulation of macroautophagy with emphasis on transcriptional repressors of the macroautophagy pathway. Macroautophagy is regulated transcriptionally during feeding, fasting, starvation, hypoxia and DNA...