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Can Schizophrenia Be Prevented?
Howcast - Learn if schizophrenia can be prevented from psychiatrist Jeanie Tse in this Howcast video.
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Risk Factors for Schizophrenia
Howcast - Learn about the risk factors that make people more susceptible to developing schizophrenia from psychiatrist Jeanie Tse in this Howcast video.
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What Causes Schizophrenia?
Howcast - Find out what causes schizophrenia from psychiatrist Jeanie Tse in this Howcast video.
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Are Humans Programmed to Cheat?
Howcast - Learn if humans are programmed to cheat from couples counselor Victoria Wilson, Ph.D. in this Howcast video.
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Is Autism Genetic?
Howcast - Learn if autism can be inherited from pediatrician and child development expert Asma J. Sadiq, M.D. in this Howcast video.
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Do Doctors Know What Causes Autism?
Howcast -Learn about the theories as to what causes autism from pediatrician and child development expert Asma J. Sadiq, M.D. in this Howcast video.
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Link between Older Grandfathers & Autism
Howcast -Learn about the link between older grandfathers and autism from pediatrician and child development expert Asma J. Sadiq, M.D. in this Howcast video.
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World’s Oldest Dog Passes Away at 31-Years-Old
Every dog has its day, as the saying goes, and after 31 years and then some, Bobi’s day finally came. Bobi, the world’s oldest dog passed away in Portugal on Monday, October 23rd, according to Guinness world records. Luckily, this...
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Why Put Your Clothes in The Freezer
Put your clothes in the freezer to banish odors, kill bacteria, and refresh fabrics without washing!
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Vikings May Not Have Been Who We Thought They Were: Tall, Blonde, Or Scandinavian
The research "debunks the modern image of Vikings."
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MHC Class I and Class II Structure: Function and Difference
The Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) is a tightly linked gene cluster encoding cell surface molecules essential for antigen presentation and tissue graft rejection, known as histocompatibility antigens. In humans (HLA complex on...
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ABC Model for Flower Development (arabidopsis thaliana)
The ABC model of flower development explains how three classes of homeotic genes—A, B, and C—interact to determine the identity of floral organs in four concentric whorls: sepals, petals, stamens, and carpels. Class A alone specifies...
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Blood Typing: ABO Blood Grouping & Codominance
Blood grouping is based on the presence of specific antigens—A, B, and H—on red blood cells, encoded by the ABO gene system. Individuals with blood type A have A antigens and anti-B antibodies, B has B antigens and anti-A antibodies, AB...
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CSIR NET Life Sciences - UNIT 2 part B
Practice life sciences questions using real examples from 2012.
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Blood Type Problems
What will be the blood type of the probable progenies of blood type AB and blood type O parents? Let's solve this problem in the scenarios below: What will be the phenotype from a father with heterozygous type A, and a mother with...
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Two Point Mapping
To determine if two genes are linked, observe the variation in offspring numbers—if all genotypes occur equally, the genes are not linked. If offspring counts differ, the most frequent genotypes represent parental types, and the less...
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Three Point Mapping
A three-point linkage cross helps determine gene order and distances between three linked genes using observed recombination frequencies. The process involves identifying parental types (most frequent), double crossovers (DCO) (least...
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ABO Genes: Blood Group Antigens at Genetic Level
The ABO gene on chromosome 9 encodes enzymes that determine an individual’s blood group by modifying the H antigen into A or B antigens via glycosyltransferases. The A allele produces an enzyme that adds N-acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc),...
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The Thrill-Seeking Gene
Mountains, once sacred and forbidding, have become destinations of mass pilgrimage and modern reverence—but this new form of mountain worship often tames their raw power for our convenience and safety. Yet for some, the wildness and...
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How Genetics Interacts with Biological Anthropology
Once the field of genetics was developed, our understanding of biology was completely transformed. How did this specifically impact the field of anthropology? From Mendel's laws to the Human Genome Project, let's learn about how our...
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I WONDER - What Is Genetics?
This video is answering the question of what is genetics.
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Revolutionizing Malaria Treatment: The Quest for Affordable Medication
This video highlights the potential of artemisinin, a substance found in the Chinese Wormwood plant, to cure malaria. With millions of people dying from this disease each year, finding an affordable and effective solution is crucial....
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Advancements in Genetic Research: Exploring the Causes of Autism
This video explores the role of genetic science in understanding autism, a complex disorder that affects communication and relationships. Researchers are using advanced technology, such as gene chip microarrays, to identify specific...
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Advancements in Cancer Treatment: Targeting Cancer Cells and Improving Survival Rates
This video discusses the significant improvement in survival rates for children with cancer, from less than 20% in the 1970s to over 70% today. However, it also highlights the severe side effects caused by chemotherapy. The video...