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...
FuseSchool
Gene Technology
Gene technology includes a range of activities that take advantage of genetic variation, modifying genes and transferring genes to new hosts. It includes genetic engineering and genetic testing. Gene technology is the term given to a...
FuseSchool
Selective Breeding
Selective breeding is also known as artificial selection. It is the process by which humans breed plants and animals for particular genetic characteristics. We have been doing this for thousands of years - ever since we first bred food...
FuseSchool
GM Crops
GM stands for genetically modified. So, GM crops are plants grown for food whose genes have been altered using genetic engineering. In some cases, the genes of other organisms have been inserted into the genome of the crop plant to...
Ancient Lights Media
Genetic Engineering: Positives & Negatives of Transgenic Plants
This clip looks at some of the beneficial and harmful aspects of transgenic plants.
msvgo
Introduction to Biotechnology
This nugget introduces you to the science of biotechnology. It briefly discusses the principles, techniques and applications of biotechnology.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding Active Recall and the Feynman Technique
Learn the most effective study method for human anatomy and physiology with this teacher's personal experience and expertise. Discover the power of active recall and the Feynman technique, and how it can help you prioritize your...
Ancient Lights Media
Restriction Enzymes/Introduction to Enzyme Function
Restriction Enzyme Set: 1. This clip introduces DNA-snipping restriction enzymes and takes a simplified look at how enzymes function.
Professor Dave Explains
Synthetic Biology and Materials Science Part 1: Biological Manufacturing
We've discussed some aspects of biotechnology already, but we have yet to discuss the promising field of synthetic biology. We are now able to manipulate biological organisms in ways that have technological applications, and one of the...
Ancient Lights Media
Genetic Engineering of Plants
Plant Reproduction Set: 5. This clip demonstrates two of the most common methods of genetic engineering in plants: biolistic transformation and gene splicing.
Professor Dave Explains
Biotechnology: Genetic Modification, Cloning, Stem Cells, and Beyond
In this biology playlist, we've learned so much about DNA and living organisms! Well, so has mankind over the past century, and oh, what we have done with this knowledge! It's pretty incredible when you stop and think about it. Let's go...
FuseSchool
Genetic engineering
In this video we'll go in depth with genetic engineering; on how it is made and what is it used for! Keep watching to unravel the meaning of genetics!
FuseSchool
GMOs
Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, have had their DNA artificially modified by humans, using modern genetic manipulation techniques. By changing the DNA, so changing the genome of an organism, means we can change its...
Curated Video
Food confusion
Sylvain Charlebois, Dalhousie University, on a study that found most Canadians want GMO products to have labels.
Curated Video
No direct proof Covid-19 stemmed from Wuhan lab leak, US intelligence says
The declassified report from US intelligence agencies concludes that there is no direct evidence linking the Covid-19 pandemic to the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) stated...
Curated Video
U.S. tech company’s revival of extinct dire wolves raises ethical questions
A U.S. tech company says it has used gene editing to effectively resurrect the extinct dire wolf, but some are questioning how useful this experiment will be for conserving species facing extinction today.
Curated Video
No longer extinct: Dire wolves howl again after 12,000 years
Colossal Bioscience is making headlines with its latest genetic breakthrough—engineered wolves designed to resemble the extinct dire wolf. By using advanced genetic editing, scientists aim to revive key traits of these legendary...
Curated Video
Scientists Engineer Wolves That Look Like Dire Wolves
Colossal Bioscience is making headlines with its latest genetic breakthrough—engineered wolves designed to resemble the extinct dire wolf. By using advanced genetic editing, scientists aim to revive key traits of these legendary...