Professor Dave Explains
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Staphylococcus aureus is the bacteria responsible for what we commonly refer to as a staph infection. They are extremely common, but they are also developing antibiotic resistance at an alarming rate. Let's take a look at these now.
Professor Dave Explains
Syphilis Treponema pallidum
Syphilis is another infection that is typically caused by sexual contact, thanks to the pathogen Treponema pallidum. What does this bacterium do? How is the infection treated? Let's take a closer look now.
Professor Dave Explains
Lyme Disease Borrelia burgdorferi
Lyme disease. It's that one you get from ticks! So what kind of ticks, and where are they? How does that work exactly, and what are the bacteria that are being transferred when they bite? The bacteria are called Borellia burgdorferi,...
FuseSchool
Bacterial Disease
Did you know that it wasn’t until around 200 years ago that people knew what caused infectious diseases? Before that, they believed that one cause was ‘bad air’, and so they carried around bunches of sweet-smelling flowers to sweeten the...
FuseSchool
Fungal Diseases
Imagine a world without bananas! It’s a real possibility… a fungal disease is attacking and killing banana trees, and as yet we haven’t found a cure.
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Infectious Diseases and Transmission
This video provides an overview of infectious diseases and how they are transmitted. It explains the role of the immune system in fighting off harmful organisms and highlights various ways pathogens can be spread, including direct and...
Professor Dave Explains
Food Poisoning Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli
We've all gotten food poisoning before, and it's terrible. So what causes it? Just a little bit of bacteria called E. coli, that's all. Let's check them out!
Science360
Good Vibrations
Elisa Konofagou, a bioengineer at Columbia University, believes ultra sound technology could become be a vital component in treating and perhaps curing degenerative brain diseases such as Cancer, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. One...
Mazz Media
Biological Vectors
REAL WORLD SCIENCE: Biological Vectors and Infectious Diseases Using incredible videography, photos, animation and graphics, this information-packed video introduces students to biological vectors. Viewers will learn that biological...
Global Health with Greg Martin
The State of Global Health
This is a video about the State of Global Health. Dr Greg Martin talks about a few of the major issues that need to be addressed.
Science Buddies
How Well Do You Wash Your Hands?
How well do you wash your hands? Do you just give them a quick rinse with water, or do you use soap? Do you wash the backs of your hands and in between your fingers? Good hand washing is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of...
CTE Skills
HST-AP Introduction to the Urinary System
The Urinary, or Excretory System is another system by which the body rids itself of unwanted Toxins or (waste). Basically, the urinary system’s main purpose is to maintain the body’s “homeostasis”. In other words, the urinary system’s...
FuseSchool
Memory
Have you ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you’ve gone in there? Or smelled a familiar scent that made you think of another time or place in your life? In this video we’ll look at how your memory works. Memory refers...
Visual Learning Systems
Viruses and Monerans: Bacteria in Our Lives
Practical examples show how viruses and bacteria are both beneficial and harmful to humans. Animations describe the structure of a virus, and explain how they reproduce and cause disease. Microscopic images illustrate different types and...
Cerebellum
The Human Body Major Systems & Organs - Respiratory System
The human body is a wondrously complex machine made of flesh, bone, muscles, organs, blood vessels and highly specialized systems that function together to sustain life. This fascinating third part of The Human Body series examines the...
Visual Learning Systems
Maintaining a Healthy Body: Regular Medical Visits
Maintaining a healthy body is a fundamental part of leading a fulfilling, successful life. This series of videos highlights many of the basic things everyone can do to maintain a safe and healthy lifestyle. Concepts and terminology...
Curated Video
Fallen leaves: from autumn curse to springtime miracle
New ReviewAutumn leaves are putting on a colourful show at the moment. But once they fall from the tree, onto once well kept gardens, they're mostly just a pain in the back to clean up.Scott Gardner the district manager of Davey Trees in Burnaby...
Curated Video
Zuckerberg’s hot mic moment stuns trump at tech dinner | “This is not my political career!”
New ReviewAt President Donald Trump’s high-stakes White House dinner with America’s top tech leaders, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was caught in a viral hot mic moment that left the room stunned. From awkward jokes to candid exchanges on free speech,...
Curated Video
Aquaculture Association of N.S. weighs in on oyster restrictions
New ReviewOttawa is limiting the movement of oysters in Atlantic Canada and Quebec to control the spread of two diseases known as MSX and dermo, which can devastate oyster populations but are not harmful to humans. Watch Tom Murphy's interview...
Curated Video
The U.S. just killed mRNA vaccine funding — what now?
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has cancelled $500 million in funding for the development of mNRA vaccine technology. For The National, CBC’s Heather Hiscox asks infectious disease specialist Dr. Allison McGeer and health...
Curated Video
Researchers try to curb tick populations as diseases spread
Scientists say ticks are showing up in places they weren’t before, so Canadian researchers are turning to new methods to curb tick populations and their impact.
Curated Video
Infectious diseases spreading due to lack of clean water, food: Gaza doctor
Diseases like meningitis are spreading fast in Gaza as clean water, food, and medicine run out, says a local hospital spokesperson.
Curated Video
Food insecurity can shorten lifespan
A new study shows that food insecurity, the lack of access to nutritious foods, can shorten someone’s lifespan by nine years.
Curated Video
Secrets of Germany's virus island revealed
On a Baltic Sea island once used by the Nazis for biological weapon research, German scientists are developing virus vaccines that could save lives. Rabies, African swine fever, Crimean-Congo virus, Ebola... the list of pathogens is...