SciShow
These Shrimp Love a Good Boil
For most living things, scalding water is deadly. But it turns out there are some deep sea shrimp that do like a good boil.
SciShow
Why Depression Isn’t Just a Chemical Imbalance
Depression is a common disorder, and though it might seem like we’ve got it figured out, what it is and how to treat it is actually way more complicated than we think.
MinuteEarth
Dogs vs Cats: The Diversity Paradox
Different dogs look incredibly different - but that doesn't mean they are necessarily more diverse.
SciShow
Why Can't Monkeys Talk Like Us?
For decades scientists believed that monkeys could not speak human language due to an anatomical difference in vocal tracts. Today, we're not so sure that this is the limiting factor after all.
Amoeba Sisters
Biomolecules (Updated)
This video focuses on general functions of biomolecules. The biomolecules: carbs, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, can all can have important functions in the body. However, this video is not giving human dietary guidelines and...
TED Talks
Dean Ornish: Your genes are not your fate
Dean Ornish shares new research that shows how adopting healthy lifestyle habits can affect a person at a genetic level. For instance, he says, when you live healthier, eat better, exercise, and love more, your brain cells actually...
SciShow
This Beautiful House Is Made of Snot
These giant balls of mucus may seem like a bizarre sight in the open ocean, but all this snot serves a purpose, both for the tiny creatures that produce it and for the entire ocean ecosystem!
SciShow
The Mosquito That Doesn’t Bite You, Even Though It Could
If you know one thing about mosquitoes, it’s probably their lust for blood. But there’s actually one species that almost never bites, even though it can. Could finding out why help us combat blood-borne diseases?
SciShow
Is That a Cold or Are Your Organs Flipped?
If you’re someone who is constantly coughing up mucus, you might not actually have allergies. There’s a possibility that your organs are flipped and you don’t even know it!
SciShow
The Science Behind 'Genetically Modified Humans'
The media have been talking about “genetically modified humans” and “designer babies.” But what they’re really talking about is germ-line engineering: a process that could help eliminate heritable diseases. So why do some scientists want...
Amoeba Sisters
Incomplete Dominance, Codominance, Polygenic Traits, and Epistasis!
Discover more types of non-Mendelian inheritance such as incomplete dominance and codominance with the Amoeba Sisters!
Amoeba Sisters
Mega Genetics Review
Ready to review how to do different types of Mendelian and Non-Mendelian Punnett square problems with The Amoeba Sisters? This video reviews one-trait / monohybrid crosses, two-trait / dihybrid crosses, incomplete dominance, codominance,...
SciShow
Do Bacterial Cells Store Memories?
Some bacteria seem to be using a type of memory to help them alter future behaviors, based on their past experiences.
SciShow
The Absolute Worst Thing About Butterflies
Who doesn’t love to gaze at a beautiful butterfly fluttering by? Aesthetically speaking, they are simply wonderful to watch. Wonderful, that is, unless you are getting a rare glimpse of pheromone laced coremata.
SciShow
7 of the Most Uniquely Fierce Sharks
Sharks come in a lot of different shapes and sizes and many of them don't look like the ones you see in movies. Here are seven sharks that went down some decidedly strange evolutionary paths.
SciShow
Glowing Rats and Extreme Genetic Engineering
Hank discusses some of the recent developments in synthetic biology, and why some advocacy groups are calling for a moratorium on those developments.
SciShow
The Viruses That Shaped Humanity
You might get the impression that all viruses are terrible, awful, no-good things that just wreak havoc on humanity. But, surprise: The truth is way more interesting!
Bozeman Science
LS3A Inheritance of Traits
In this video Paul Andersen explains the importance of DNA is organisms. DNA contains the blueprint for each organisms. The DNA codes for the mRNA which creates proteins. The DNA also is the unit of inheritance which is passed from...
Bozeman Science
Unit 4 Review - Homeostasis
Paul Andersen reviews the major concepts within the fourth unit of the new AP Biology framework. He begins by differentiating between negative and positive feedback loops. He explains how a stable internal environment is maintained...
SciShow
Why Do Corgi Mixes Always Look Like Corgis?
Humans have had a soft spot for these furry little mutants ever since our friendship with dogs began, but why is it that Corgi mixes often just look like a Corgi that’s wearing a costume?
Amoeba Sisters
Gene Regulation and the Order of the Operon
Explore gene expression with the Amoeba Sisters, including the fascinating Lac Operon found in bacteria! Learn how genes can be turned "on" and "off" and why this is essential for cellular function.
SciShow
Personalized Cancer Treatment Just Got Harder
Scientists are working to develop personalized cancer treatments, but one obstacle in the way is figuring out how different cells react to one another.
Amoeba Sisters
How Cells Become Specialized
How do cells in your body differentiate into other types of cells? Explore cell specialization featuring stem cells and their role in cell differentiation.