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World Science Festival
CRISPR in Context: The New World of Human Genetic Engineering
It’s happened. The first children genetically engineered with the powerful DNA-editing tool called CRISPR-Cas9 have been born to a woman in China. Their altered genes will be passed to their children, and their children’s children. Join...
Amoeba Sisters
Genetic Engineering
Explore an intro to genetic engineering with The Amoeba Sisters. This video provides a general definition, introduces some biotechnology tools that can be used in genetic engineering, and discusses some related vocabulary (such as...
SciShow
Milk, and the Mutants That Love It
Got milk? Fact is, most people don't -- and shouldn't -- because for them, ice cream and milkshakes are basically toxic. So why can some people drink milk and survive? Turns out they're mutants! SciShow explains.
TED Talks
TED: What you need to know about CRISPR | Ellen Jorgensen
Should we bring back the wooly mammoth? Or edit a human embryo? Or wipe out an entire species that we consider harmful? The genome-editing technology CRISPR has made extraordinary questions like these legitimate -- but how does it work?...
Visual Learning Systems
Investigating Heredity: Heredity and Science
This fascinating program helps students understand the basics of heredity. Acquired traits and inherited traits are defined and contrasted. Special emphasis is placed on some easy to understand human traits that are inherited. Concepts...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
James Heckman: Early Interventions Lead To Higher IQs
The Jesuits used to argue that if they could get someone in their church by age five, they’d have them hooked for life.
Nobel Laureate James Heckman doesn’t go quite so far in his ideas for early childhood...
Nobel Laureate James Heckman doesn’t go quite so far in his ideas for early childhood...
Nature League
Why Are Animals Getting Smaller? - From A to B
In this episode of "From A to B", Adrian asks Brit why animals are basically getting smaller over time.
Be Smart
Are We All Related?
In part 3 of our special series on human ancestry, we investigate how closely related we all really are. Basic math tells us that all humans share ancestors. But you'll be amazed at how recently those shared ancestors lived. Thanks to...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Biodiversity
This video provides an overview of biodiversity, focusing on the three layers or types of diversity: genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecosystem diversity. The video also highlights the significance of species diversity in...
Visual Learning Systems
Investigating Heredity: Video Review
This fascinating program helps students understand the basics of heredity. Acquired traits and inherited traits are defined and contrasted. Special emphasis is placed on some easy to understand human traits that are inherited. Concepts...
Professor Dave Explains
Research Methods of Biopsychology
With some information regarding the organization of neurons and neural pathways, we are ready to start getting into some deeper topics. But before we do that, it will be useful to get a general sense of precisely how we learn about the...
Stated Clearly
What is a gene?
Support Stated Clearly on Patreon='https://www.patreon.com/statedclearly' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Patreon You've probably heard about GMOs or Genetically Modified Organisms but what exactly is a gene and what does it mean to...
World Science Festival
Designer Genes: Fashioning our Biological Future
Should we limit the use and knowledge of genetics in the case of conception? What about using genetic engineering to make humans healthier—or even enhancing humanity by manipulating DNA? See geneticist George Church, fertility...
Big Think
Michio Kaku on the Evolution of Intelligence
Dr. Michio Kaku returns to Big Think studios to discuss his latest book, The Future of the Mind ( Here he explains the evolution of human intelligence. Don't miss new...
Life Noggin
Is It Possible To Stay Young Forever?
Growing old is inevitable, but what if we didn't have to do it? What if we could stay young forever? Watch More: Will Genetic Modification Create Perfect Humans? ►►►►ps://www.youtube.com/watPatreonJ7T9dEbJUs!target='_blank'...
Curated OER
Human Ancestry Made Easy
Explore the Out of Africa Theory, genetics, and human ancestry with this clear and interesting video clip. Older scientists will gain a basic understanding of how genetic markers have helped anthropologists determine the origin and...
Be Smart
CRISPR and the Future of Human Evolution
Will survival of the fittest be replaced by designer babies and eugenics in the near future? The technology exists now, but scientists still debate how to best use it. The future of the human race depends on the decisions made, but no...
Stated Clearly
What Exactly is a Gene?
What is a gene and how do organisms use them? Find out these answers while learning about how humans have modified genes in plants to best suit their own needs and desires. Before watching the video, you may want to show the video about...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
How We Get Our Skin Color
Is our skin color determined only by genetics? Explore skin science through a video and related interactive. Young biologists discover the cells of the epidermis, how melanin is made, and the factors that influence the outward appearance...
Stated Clearly
What is a Gene?
The majority of foods in the United States are genetically modified. The video explains the idea behind genetically modified foods. It starts with the basics of a gene and their functions. The narrator then works through current...
Be Smart
The 12 Days of Evolution - Complete Series!
Scientists believe red hair and pale skin evolved in northern Europe because it helped humans synthesize vitamin D easier than those with more melanin in their skin. Viewers explore many interesting facets of evolution in a...
TED-Ed
Where Do Genes Come From?
No, you didn't get your genes from the local clothing store. Learn where they really come from by watching this video as it explores how the genes found in all plants and animals today have arisen over...
Be Smart
The Science of GOATS!
Some goats have been genetically altered to produce spider silk. This video explains goat behavior, goat adaptations, and why goats faint. It also focuses on their unique eyes, hooves, and taste buds. Did you know a goat can change its...
PBS
The Evolution of the Heart (A Love Story)
Not all hearts are the same, but their functions are similar. An instructor discusses the origin of the first organisms with a heart in a video lesson from the PBS Eons series. The lesson includes discussion of the evolution of the...