Instructional Video14:20
ProTeachersVideo

KS3/4 Science: Stem Cell Research: The Issue

Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video0:50
Next Animation Studio

Researchers use gene-editing to create mice with same-sex parents

12th - Higher Ed
Scientists in China have successfully used gene editing and stem cell techniques to produce mice with two mothers.
Instructional Video16:40
Catalyst University

What's the Deal with Induced Pleuripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs)?

Higher Ed
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
Instructional Video1:25
Next Animation Studio

Scientists create monkey chimera with human cells

12th - Higher Ed
A team of U.S. and Chinese scientists has successfully implanted human cells into monkey embryos, according to a study published in the journal Cell on April 15.
Instructional Video8:05
Curated Video

Introduction to Stem Cells: Types and Uses in Animals, Plants, and Medicine

Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video0:43
Next Animation Studio

Study finds donor stem cells can repair heart damage

12th - Higher Ed
Researchers from the University of Miami have made a breakthrough in using stem cells to repair hearts damaged from heart attack. The study found that stem cells donated by strangers were just as safe and effective as patients' own cells...
Instructional Video7:27
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Can Seaweed Save the World: Seaweed and human health

6th - Higher Ed
Professor Tim Flannery investigates how seaweed is helping to save the world. From growing the foods of the future, helping clean polluted water and even combating climate change. Dr. Pia Winberg shows some of the ways that seaweed can...
Instructional Video0:38
Next Animation Studio

Stem cells produced from cloning technique

12th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video1:14
Next Animation Studio

Cancer stem cell theory supported by study

12th - Higher Ed
Scientists want to know why cancer cells sometimes return after chemotherapy has eradicated the tumor. One debated theory is that cancer has its own "stem cells". Three studies published in Nature and Science are in support of this...
Instructional Video1:33
Financial Times

Saving the 'functionally extinct' northern white rhino

Higher Ed
There are only two females left but an international team of scientists has an ambitious plan to resurrect the animal through assisted reproduction and stem cell research.
Instructional Video0:37
Next Animation Studio

Bones grown in lab could be used to repair badly damaged limbs

12th - Higher Ed
Stem cell therapy may be used to fix broken bones in the future. Researchers at private company Bonus BioGroup and Israel's Technion Institute of Research have successfully implanted bones grown from fat tissue stem cells into rats....
Instructional Video2:53
Curated Video

The Cell Cycle and Stem Cells: Understanding the Process and Potential Uses

Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video23:54
Globalive Media

Beyond Innovation: Episode 1

Higher Ed
The Internet-of-Things connects everything, nanotechnology heals damaged brains and a venture capitalist spots medical breakthroughs. Plus, Anthony and Michael speak with David Hanson, the pioneering roboticist behind some of the most...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Cell Division: Embryonic Stem Cells

9th - 10th
A video explaining embryonic and somatic stem cells by overviewing early development of an embryo. Also discussed is the reasons why embryonic stem cell research can be controversially. [19:54]
Instructional Video
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Biointeractive: Stem Cells: Newt Limb Regeneration

9th - 10th
Watch this animation of newt limb regeneration, and find out how specialized cells make it happen in a relatively short period of time. [1:20]
Instructional Video
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Human Embryonic Development

9th - 10th
A video showing the development of human embryonic cells. Learn how cells specialize from stem cells to produce all the tissues of the body. [2:18]
Instructional Video
Other

Molecular Movies: Cell & Molecular Animation Showcase

9th - 10th
An organized directory showcasing cell and molecular animations for use in high school biology classrooms.
Instructional Video
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Biointeractive: Stem Cells: Cytoplasmic Factors

9th - 10th
Find out how cytoplasmic factors in a developing embryo play a vital role in determining which genes to turn on and off for appropriate cell development. [0:56]
Instructional Video
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Biointeractive: Planaria Regeneration Activity [Pdf]

9th - 10th
Learn about regeneration by working with planaria, a freshwater flatworm. Discover how long it takes for the flatworm to regenerate a head.
Instructional Video
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Cultured Human Embryonic Stem Cells

9th - 10th
Video on cell cultures derived from human embryonic stem cells that can reproduce indefinitely and can differentiate into specialized cell types. [1:17]