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Genius Unleashed: The Marvel of Modern Invention
Venture into the world of Armand and Victor, twin brothers who transform everyday items into extraordinary inventions in their garage. From a magic carpet that powers devices to a fan that spins with a simple approach, this video...
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Why Do Some People Look More Like Their Grandparents Than Their Parents?
Our physical appearance is significantly influenced by our genes, which are inherited from our parents, who in turn receive their genetic material from their own parents. When your genetic makeup closely mirrors that of your...
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Exploring the Evolution and Impact of Genetic Engineering in Medicine
This video provides an overview of genetic engineering, tracing its evolution from a concept in science fiction to a reality in modern science. The video discusses the impact of genetic engineering on precision medicine, gene therapy,...
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Extreme Human Bodies: Unbelievable Facts Revealed
This fascinating and eye-opening video delves into the most extreme and underrated facts about our bodies. From the surprising number of blinks we make in a year to the incredible amount of saliva we produce in a lifetime, this video...
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Genetic and Environmental Causes of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder and psychotic symptoms are largely influenced by genetics, as demonstrated by studies where children of parents with psychosis exhibit a higher risk of developing psychotic illnesses regardless of their environment. The...
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Debating Genetic Screening: A Family's Journey with Breast Cancer
This video explores the ethical implications of extending embryo scanning in Britain, focusing on the case of Vicki Jones and her daughter Millie, who are at risk of inheriting a genetic predisposition to breast cancer. It raises...
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Advancements in Genetic Analysis for Breast Cancer Treatment
Cutting-edge DNA technology is revolutionizing breast cancer research at Cambridge University. Dr. Maria Garcia and her team are utilizing advanced analyzers to identify key genes driving tumor growth, leading to the discovery of four...
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Genetic Engineering: Transforming Mosquitoes into Disease Fighters against Malaria
Scientists at Imperial College in London are researching ways to combat malaria by genetically modifying mosquitoes. By identifying genes in other mosquito species that kill the malaria parasite, they aim to transfer these genes to the...
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The Human Genome Project: Mapping the Blueprint of Life
The Joint Genome Institute is part of the largest biomedical project ever undertaken, the Human Genome Project. This project aims to map and identify the 30,000 genes that make up the human blueprint. By determining the sequences of the...
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The Human Genome Project: Mapping the Blueprint of Life
The Joint Genome Institute, funded by the US Department of Energy, is part of the largest biomedical project ever undertaken - the Human Genome Project. This project aims to map and identify the 30,000 genes that make up the human...
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Unlocking the Secrets to Aging Gracefully
This video explores the factors influencing the aging process, emphasizing the impact of lifestyle choices on longevity and health. It highlights the importance of healthy habits such as not smoking, maintaining a balanced diet, staying...
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Simulating the Evolution of Sacrificing for Family
Simulating the Evolution of Sacrificing for Family
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What are GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms)?
GMO or genetically modified organisms are organisms with their DNA modified, usually by adding new or different DNA from another organism. GM crops are crops that have genes from bacteria. These genes allow the plants to either produce...
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GCSE Biology - What is Cancer? 'Benign' and 'Malignant' Tumours Explained #43
Benign and malignant tumours are very different problems. In fact only malignant ones are considered tumours. Find out why, and explore the risk factors for cancer.
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GCSE Biology - Variation and Evolution #68
Explore all the terms around evolution, including 'natural selection', 'variation', and 'survival of the fittest'. And see how Darwins came up with the theory of evolution despite not even knowing what DNA or mutation were.
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GCSE Biology - Gregor Mendel and the History of Genetics #76
This video covers: - The experiment that Mendel did with pea plants, looking at pea colour, flower colour, and height. - How Mendel discovered hereditary units, which could be recessive or dominant - An overview of when chromosomes, and...
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GCSE Biology - Genetic Engineering #82
Genetic engineering allows us to move genes between different organisms and even different species. This has revolutionised agriculture and potentially saved millions of lived. Learn how it all works and why some people still don't like it.
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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...
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GCSE Biology - DNA Part 1 - Genes and the Genome #63
In this video we recap chromosomes and then explain what DNA is, what genes and the genome are, and how we can use them to track the migrations of early humans.
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GCSE Biology - Cell cycles, Chromosomes & Mitosis #69
In order to survive and grow, organisms require a constant supply of new cells. In this video we explore how these cells are generated through the cell cycle, with a particular focus on mitosis. We will also look at the role chromosomes...
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Bitter foods SHOULD taste terrible...here's why they don't
If disliking bitter foods evolved to keep us alive, why do we LOVE some bitter foods?
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Punnett Squares
Dr. Forrester focuses on explaining Punnett squares, dominant and recessive genes, and simple traits.
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Surveying Traits
Dr. Forrester discusses that we are all unique due to the traits that we inherit. She describes the two different types of genes, which are dominant and recessive, and how these genes are responsible for our unique looks.