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Fentanyl is Very Deadly… Here's Why
Fentanyl has become a primary cause of the opioid overdose epidemic in the past decade. But what is it about this drug that's so dangerous? There's more to the story than meets the eye. If you’re ever in the position where you think...
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Why We’ve Been Ignoring These Brain Cells | Great Minds: Ben Barres
Neurons often get all the credit for running the brain, but the work done by Ben Barres at Stanford University proved that glial cells are far more crucial to brain functioning than we had previously realized.
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Can Cold Showers Actually Change Your Life?
Many people swear that a cold shower every morning has the power to change your life, and improve your health- but can this be proved by science? Join us as Hank Green dives into the world of cold showers and discusses whether these...
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Why Peeing in the Pool Could Be Dangerous | Disinfection By-Products
It’s kind of a pain to get out of the pool just to use the bathroom, plus chlorine is a disinfectant so it is fine to pee in the pool, right? Well, it turns out that might give you some health issues.
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Why We’ve Been Ignoring These Brain Cells | Great Minds: Ben Barres
Neurons often get all the credit for running the brain, but the work done by Ben Barres at Stanford University proved that glial cells are far more crucial to brain functioning than we had previously realized.
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The Science of the Cinnamon Challenge
Hank explains the science behind the "cinnamon challenge," and reveals why it is nearly impossible to complete.Do not attempt the cinnamon challenge! Instead, why not just watch some videos of the thousands of YouTubers failing at it!...
Curated Video
Factpack: The Spinal Cord
How the millions of nerves in the spinal cord help the brain and body communicate. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at...
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Factpack: Reflex Arcs
Discover the natural reflexes that make you salivate over food and your pupils dilate in bright light. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to...
Curated Video
Nervous System Explained In Simple Words
Your nervous system is why you can see this video, scratch your neck, feel hungry and ask yourself, “Who am I?” The human nervous system is a fascinating system with 86 billion neurons and about the same number of glial cells. The main...
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - Nervous System and Reflex Arc #58
In this video we cover what the nervous system is, how it relies on nerve cells and synapses, and what a reflex arc is.
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Nervous System
“Nervous System” identifies the different parts and purpose of the central nervous system.
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The Human Body Nervous Systems - The Hippocampus
Experts in neuroscience help us understand why the human brain is a marvel of structure and function. This video looks at the different areas of the brain. The hippocampus which helps us to form memories, learn and have emotions. The...
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The Human Body Nervous Systems - Introduction To The Nervous System
Experts in neuroscience help us understand why the human brain is a marvel of structure and function. Viewers learn about left brain and right brain activities, and the purpose and function of the cerebellum, cerebrum, cranial nerves and...
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The Human Body Nervous Systems - Cranial Nerves
Experts in neuroscience help us understand why the human brain is a marvel of structure and function. This program examines the interaction of the spinal cord and nerve endings, as well as fascinating concepts like involuntary and...
Visual Learning Systems
Nervous and Endocrine Systems: Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
Students will learn the three main types of neurons and how they travel through the body's nerve network. Diagrams explain how information is received using our sensory organs and then processed by the central and peripheral nervous...
Healthcare Triage
Does Poor Sleep Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is no stranger in the news cycle. The latest headlines are dedicated to a new study on how the brain keeps itself clean, a process which scientists have long suspected to be involved in the disease. Let's take a look.
Catalyst University
Prions | Mechanisms of Parkinson's Disease, Parkin Prion, and L-DOPA Treatment
Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative prion disease in which affected individuals (e.g., Michael J Fox [comedian]; Muhammad Ali [Heavyweight champ]) suffer cell death in the substantia nigra and tremors. In this video, I will...
Catalyst University
Prions | Mechanisms of Huntington's Disease & the Huntingtin Prion
Huntington's disease is a neurodegenerative prion disease in which affected individuals suffer destruction of neurons in the basal nuclei (e.g., GABAergic neurons) and rapid, involuntary movements as a result. In this video, I will...
Catalyst University
Prions | Mechanisms and Theories of Alzheimers Disease (Amyloid & Tau)
Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative prion disease in which affected individuals suffer destruction of cortical neurons due to accumulation of prions of both beta-amyloid and Tau type. In this video, I will explain the acquisition...
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The Role of the Thalamus and Hypothalamus in the Nervous System
This video provides an in-depth lesson on the thalamus and the hypothalamus, two vital structures in the nervous system. Through detailed explanations and examples, the video highlights the critical functions of these brain regions in...
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The Role of Serotonin in Our Mental Health
Serotonin is a chemical our bodies produce that influences how we sleep, our mood, appetite, and more. Low levels of serotonin can trigger depression. Learn more about serotonin and how it affects us.
Catalyst University
Prions | The General Mechanism of Prion Formation and Disease
Prions | The General Mechanism of Prion Formation and Disease
Psychology Unlocked
How Does The Brain Work Cerebral Localisation or Environmental Learning
Asking the question of how the brain works, this video focuses on the debate between cerebral localisation and environmental learning. Does your brain have specialist zones, or does your brain adapt to circumstances?
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Glial Cells: Definition, Types, Functions of Glial Cells | Role in Psychology
Glial cells are various types of brain cells. There are 3 main types of glial cells - astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and microglial cells. These cells protect neurons, help neurons pass information, and keep the brain healthy. These group...