Curated Video
Advancements in Recombinant DNA Technology: Revolutionizing Medicine
This video discusses the use of recombinant DNA technology in the production of therapeutic proteins. It explains how genetic engineering allows for the mass production of safe and effective versions of proteins that the human body...
Curated Video
Genetic engineering
A group of techniques used to manipulate an organism's DNA. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
Curated Video
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,...
Curated Video
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...
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - Selective Breeding #77
Selective breeding is the process of choosing the best animals and plants and breeding them together, in the hope of getting even better offspring. Learn how it all works and why we do it in this video!
Curated Video
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.
Curated Video
Introduction to Genetic Engineering and its Uses
This video is a lecture presentation on the process of genetic engineering. The presenter describes and discusses the steps involved in modifying the genome of a bacterium cell, and then evaluates some of the uses and...
Visual Learning Systems
Genetics in Our Lives: Summing Up
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...
TMW Media
Tree Farming: Why change trees genetically
What is a major concern of transgenic trees? What are scientists trying to determine with their experiment with transgenic trees? Tree Farming, Part 2
Professor Dave Explains
Synthetic Biology and Materials Science Part 2: Nature-Made Plastics
In the previous tutorial we outlined the basics regarding synthetic biology as applied to materials science. We can engineer microorganisms that will produce virtually any compound we want, via a series of reactions that are catalyzed by...
Curated Video
Genetic Engineering: Insulin Production Process
The video explains the process of genetic engineering using the example of insulin production. The video explains the various steps involved in isolating the required gene using enzymes and preparing an appropriate vector for the gene....
Next Animation Studio
Scientists create human cells with squid-like transparency
Scientists have engineered color-shifting abilities into human cells. Researchers say their project is inspired by female opalescent inshore squids that evade predators by changing their colors from translucent to opaque white.
The Wall Street Journal
Heiða Helgadóttir and Sylvia Wulf on Sustainable Fishing
The world's population is growing and the demand for protein is rising. Heiða Helgadóttir, CEO of Icelandic startup Niceland Seafood, and AquaBounty Technologies CEO Sylvia Wulf discuss sustainable fishing with WSJ's Joanna Chung.
Curated Video
The Advantages and Concerns of Genetic Engineering in Agriculture and Medicine
The video explains what genetic engineering is and how it is used in agriculture and medicine. It discusses the benefits and limitations of genetic engineering and considers some of the concerns that people have regarding its use. The...
Next Animation Studio
Genetic engineering: Britain experiment may one day lead to genetically modified humans
Britain's Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority has approved a study that may one day lead to designer babies, but that's not the plan right now. Dr. Kathy Niakan, a molecular biologist at the Francis Crick Institute in London,...
Food Farmer Earth
The Quest for Relevance: GMOs and the Search for Necessary Innovation
Claire Hope Cummings criticizes the current agricultural and food system, heavily reliant on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and industrial practices, for prioritizing profit over genuine nutritional needs and environmental...
Visual Learning Systems
Traits and Heredity: Genetic Engineering
Upon viewing the Traits and Heredity video series, students will be able to do the following:
Define traits as the distinguishing characteristics of an organism.
Describe heredity as the process of passing on traits from parents to...
A Capella Science
CRISPR-Cas9 (Chordettes Parody)
The science and ethics of the revolutionary gene-editing system CRISPR-Cas9, explained in a biology rendition of The Chordettes' "Mr. Sandman"
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding Psychopathy and Sociopathy
This video explores the differences between psychopathy and sociopathy, which are both part of antisocial personality disorder. It discusses the physical differences in the brain of a psychopath, such as low functioning MAOA gene, and...
Curated Video
Genetic Engineering: Applications and Concerns
This video explains the process of genetic engineering and discusses some of its applications in crop production and medicine. The process involves modifying the genome of an organism to introduce desirable characteristics, such as...
Food Farmer Earth
"Exploring the Impact of GMOs: Insights from Alan Kapuler
Alan Kapuler provides an in-depth examination of GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms), discussing the scientific and ethical considerations behind their use in agriculture. He emphasizes the need for transparency and comprehensive...
AllTime 10s
10 Ways We Could Survive On Mars
With the right methods and technology, it is possible we could one day live on Mars. Here's 10 Ways You Could Survive On Mars.
Ancient Lights Media
Genetic Engineering: Making Transgenic Plants
This clip looks at some of the beneficial and harmful aspects of transgenic plants.
Visual Learning Systems
Genetics in Our Lives: Genetic Engineering
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...