Who is DNA and why does everyone think she has all the answers? A video instructor explains and shows pupils the structure of DNA and its major parts. Nitrogenous bases, phosphates, backbones, 3 prime and 5 prime, and nucleotides...

Acid what you did there! The video focuses on nucleic acids and their relationship to DNA and RNA. It also explains the importance of nucleic acids, their structure, and how they are connected through various types of bonding. 

In the 50s and 60s, pregnant women were prescribed Thalidomide, a stereoisomer that prevented morning sickness but caused severe birth defects. The instructor in the videos explain stereoisomers, enantiomers, and chirality using...

We wish you a happy, healthy, and phosphorus school year! A video explains the importance of getting the nutrients that are needed and focuses on the nitrogen and phosphorus cycles. It includes discussions on the importance of...

The first life on Earth developed in the oceans. As an introduction to ecology, the video starts with the formation of the earth. It follows with the Archaean and Proterozoic Eons including protobionts, prokaryotes, and eukaryotes. It...

Scholars are more likely to remember a photograph or a diagram than the text on the same page. How have images shaped our understanding of science? The video highlights images from the work of Copernicus, Darwin, Einstein, the Hubble...

Are the only mutants you know Ninja Turtles or X-Men? The video explains both gene mutation and chromosome mutation. It includes the subtypes of mutations for each major type, the times when mutations are more likely to happen, and...

Looks aren't everything. According to my biology teacher, it's what is inside you that really matters. The video explains gene expression and regulation in prokaryotes using the Order of the Operon. It includes a description of the...

Viruses were nano before it was cool. The video discusses viruses such as the common cold and HIV. It includes the structure of a virus and the two cycles: the lytic cycle and the lysogenic cycle. 

Warning: there are no lifeguards in the gene pool! An educational video compares and contrasts DNA and RNA. It includes the three types of RNA as well as the four bases of RNA. 

What did one cell say to his sister when she stepped on his toe? Mitosis! The video details the process of using division to multiply that is better known as mitosis. It includes the four steps of mitosis: prophase, metaphase, anaphase,...

Chromosomes come in pairs and in pears. The video covers DNA structure and function including the parts of the nucleotide and the four bases. It provides examples of cloning, gene regulation, and mutation. 

Don't copy from each other, unless you are DNA — in which case, please make an exact copy. The video explains protein synthesis including the difference in transcription and translation. It touches on codon and how reading three bases at...

She was robbed! Robbed of her photograph. Robbed of recognition. Robbed of a Nobel prize. Meet Rosalind Franklin, "the woman behind the helix," the DNA double helix, that is, and learn the real story behind the discovery of the structure...

Hey Ligase, what have you been up to? Just making ends meet. Watch a video that uses cartoon graphics to teach DNA replication in a clear and concise manner. It begins with the where and when, then covers helicase, primase, DNA...

Epigenetics has more to do with external influences than with our genetic code. Environmental factors can cause different genes to become more or less active in individuals. Watch an informative video to discover how...

A video lesson covers the structure and function of nucleic acids. It also presents the similarities and differences in DNA and RNA. 

The world of genetics and DNA is much clearer than it was 25 years ago, in large part due to the success of the Human Genome Project. Watch a short, engaging video about the dueling organizations who raced to be the first to sequence the...

For thousands of years people have observed comets as they pass through the solar system, but could there be more to these celestial bodies than meets the eye? Watch this video to learn how these objects have recently been found to...

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...

Explaining exactly how DNA works to provide genetic information is a complex topic, but it is presented in a clear and engaging way through a five-minute video. Have learners try to explain how DNA works before watching the video, then...

Introduce biology classes to the structure of DNA, the role of genes, and how mutations occur with this nifty resource. After viewing an animated video, discuss the accompanying Think questions and then explore the myriad of additional...

To what degree is athletic talent natural versus trained? What role do genetics play in an individual's athletic potential? Invite your young learners to consider these questions and discover the science behind athletic improvement and...

Stop animation helps Jeremy describe the components of the Double Helix structure of DNA. This is actually a very informative clip which will make explaining the nature of DNA easy to understand.