PBS
What Was the Ancestor of Everything?
The search for our origins go back to a single common ancestor -- one that remains shrouded in mystery. It's the ancestor of everything we know and today scientists call it the last universal common ancestor, or LUCA.
Bozeman Science
The Origin of Life - Scientific Evidence
Paul Andersen discusses scientific evidence of the origin of life on our planet. He begins with a brief discussion of the age of the earth and ends with the future of humanity. He includes geologic, chemical and molecular data.
Curated Video
Preserving Endangered Species: The Frozen Ark Initiative
The Frozen Ark initiative at London's Natural History Museum aims to preserve the genetic codes of endangered species by storing their living tissue. As thousands of animal species face the threat of extinction within the next few...
Curated Video
Base (biology)
In the DNA double helix, the links between the two strands are formed by pairs of much smaller molecules called bases. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...
Curated Video
Allele
Alternative forms of a gene, which affect the expression of a particular trait, such as eye colour or blood type. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
Curated Video
Factpack: Fruit Flies
Discover how the humble fruit fly is helping scientists to fight Parkinson's disease and even cancer. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use...
Curated Video
Genetic Modification
Genetic Modification allows scientists to manipulate the genetic information of cells, even swapping characteristics between different species. But it is a process which has caused a lot of controversy. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning...
Wonderscape
Decoding DNA: The Blueprint of Life
Dive into the fascinating structure of DNA, the molecule that forms the genetic blueprint for all living organisms. Understand how DNA's unique combinations determine traits and its ability to replicate ensures each cell in your body...
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - DNA Part 2 - Alleles / Dominant / Heterozygous / Phenotypes and more! #64
There are load of terms to know about DNA, and in this video we explain all the main ones - genes, alleles, homozygous and heterozygous, dominant and recessive, genotype and phenotype. Along the way we'll see how genes and inheritance...
Let's Tute
Why Fingerprints are Unique and Important
This video explains the science behind fingerprints and why they are so unique and important in criminal investigations. It also explores how technology is using fingerprints for security purposes and how each person's fingerprint...
Visual Learning Systems
Genetics in Our Lives: Human Genome
This exciting program takes a glimpse at some of the amazing advances in modern genetics. Starting with the discovery of DNA, students will be exposed to advances such as the creation of recombinant DNA, vaccines, the human genome...
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Genetic Evidence of Evolution
In this video, the importance of DNA as the fundamental unit of heredity is highlighted. Through advancements in technology, biologists have been able to compare the DNA of different organisms, revealing evolutionary relationships and...
Catalyst University
Genetics | A Comparison of Silent, Mis-sense, & Non-sense Mutations
Genetics | A Comparison of Silent, Mis-sense, & Non-sense Mutations
The Wall Street Journal
A Prescription for Wellness
Mark Bertolini has long been a believer in how preventative measures such as meditation and yoga can dramatically change your health. Hear his predictions for where health care and medicine are heading as boomers age.
The Wall Street Journal
Finding a Cure for HIV
Dr. Sharon Lewin, president of the International AIDS Society and director of the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, discusses how the successful development of antiviral strategies and gene therapies could be given to...
JJ Medicine
Remdesivir & SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) | Mechanism of Action, Adverse Effects, Anti-Viral Properties
Remdesivir & SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) | Mechanism of Action, Adverse Effects and Overview of Anti-Viral Properties In this lesson, I discuss the antiviral known as remdesivir, including how it is administered, adverse effects of its use,...
Ancient Lights Media
Genetic Engineering: Making Transgenic Plants
This clip looks at some of the beneficial and harmful aspects of transgenic plants.
The Wall Street Journal
Showcase: Gene-Editing Disease
Go inside Alex Marson's lab at UCSF, where he and his team are testing treatments using gene-editing tool Crispr to rewrite parts of DNA and cure disease.
Visual Learning Systems
Genetics in Our Lives: Passing on the Genetic Code
This exciting program takes a glimpse at some of the amazing advances in modern genetics. Starting with the discovery of DNA, students will be exposed to advances such as the creation of recombinant DNA, vaccines, the human genome...
Catalyst University
The Central Dogma of Biology | Transcription & Translation: The Basics
This video explores the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology (Transcription & Translation) at an introductory or general biology level.
Ancient Lights Media
Introduction to the Genetic Code
Genetic Expression Set: 3. This clip examines the chemical structure of DNA and RNA and explains how the genetic code is written and expressed.
Ancient Lights Media
Genetic Engineering: Positives & Negatives of Transgenic Plants
This clip looks at some of the beneficial and harmful aspects of transgenic plants.
FuseSchool
What is RNA
DNA is a type of nucleic acid. And in this video we are going to have a quick look at another type; RNA. We have both DNA and RNA in our bodies. We need them both! DNA is the blueprint; it contains all of the instructions for the cell to...
Visual Learning Systems
Genetics in Our Lives: Dna
This exciting program takes a glimpse at some of the amazing advances in modern genetics. Starting with the discovery of DNA, students will be exposed to advances such as the creation of recombinant DNA, vaccines, the human genome...