Hip Hughes History
Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings
An overview of the relationship and history between the 3rd President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson and his 14 year old slave, Sally Hemings.
Bizarre Beasts
Is This Weird Animal Our Closest Relative?
Colugos are sometimes called flying lemurs – even though they don’t fly and are not lemurs. But what they really are, is a 200 year old mystery DNA might have just solved.
Curated Video
Genotype, Phenotype and Punnett Squares Made EASY!
Ever wondered how traits are inherited? How can we predict the height of a pea plant or the color of a flower? Dive into the exciting world of genetics with me, Leslie Samuel, as we simplify complex concepts of genotype, phenotype, and...
Curated Video
Mendelian Genetics and the Laws of Heredity
Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of genetics, guided by the Father of Genetics himself, Gregor Mendel. We'll explore the laws of heredity Mendel formulated from his groundbreaking experiments with pea plants and learn how...
Curated Video
An Introduction to Genetics and Heredity - Gregor Mendel and DNA
In this video, we'll explore what DNA is, its role in life as we know it, and how it shapes every organism on our planet. From the eye color you inherited to the stripes on a tiger, learn how the 'blueprint of life' guides the...
Curated Video
How Twins are Made | Identical, Fraternal, and Others??
Do you know how twins are made? I was surprised to learn how many people thought they knew but didn't. In this video, I clear up any confusion related to twinning (from a biological perspective). Watch this video and impress your friends...
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Biopsychology
Let's learn all about the human brain! It's the most complex and fascinating object in the known universe. It's the source of our consciousness, so we wouldn't be much without it. This course will assume prior knowledge from my...
Professor Dave Explains
Research Methods of Biopsychology
With some information regarding the organization of neurons and neural pathways, we are ready to start getting into some deeper topics. But before we do that, it will be useful to get a general sense of precisely how we learn about the...
Visual Learning Systems
Traits and Heredity: Chromosomes
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...
Neuro Transmissions
Why You Need Therapy
Mental health is extremely important. So why don't we take care of it that much? Excellent question! The world of therapy and counseling can seem scary. Most people have never been to some form of mental health counseling. Therapists can...
Visual Learning Systems
Fundamentals of Genetics: Summing Up
In this program Mendel's work is explored in greater detail by using probability to make predictions of the inheritance of specific traits. The use of the Punnett Square is illustrated through easy-to-understand animations. Other...
Rock 'N Learn
Life Science: Cells
Here's an exciting way to learn important facts and get ready for a life science test! In this episode we'll be looking at cells.
FuseSchool
How DNA Can Be Extracted From Fruit
Did you know that you share 50% of your DNA with a banana? You might be more closely related than you thought! This is because all living cells contain genetic material in the form of the chemical DNA. Each of your cells contains an...
Professor Dave Explains
Psychiatric Disorders Schizophrenia, Depression, Mania, and Anxiety
There are lots of ways that things can go wrong in the brain, and some of these things lead to psychiatric disorders. Some of the more common ones include schizophrenia, depression, mania, and anxiety. How are these diagnosed? What are...
Independent Producers
Inventor of Polarizing Microscope Sheds Light on Cell's Mystery
A new way of looking at live cells is revolutionizing our understanding of how molecular life works. However, it is how one scientist managed to complete his study despite facing World War II in Japan that makes his discovery so...
Healthcare Triage
Human Genes in Monkeys? We Don’t Love It.
Scientists have put the human gene MCPH1 (which plays a role in brain development) into monkey embryos through a virus that contained the gene. Sounds like a movie, right?
Visual Learning Systems
Genetics in Action: Summing Up
This video builds on the genetic work of Mendel and takes the student through additional genetic discoveries made in the twentieth century. The Law of Segregation and the Law of Independent Assortment are plainly illustrated. The notions...
Cerebellum
The Human Body Major Systems & Organs - Genetics And The Digestive System
The human body is a wondrously complex machine made of flesh, bone, muscles, organs, blood vessels and highly specialized systems that function together to sustain life. This fascinating third part of The Human Body series examines the...
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
Decoding Dog DNA
Which animal holds the title of “man’s best friend”? Of course, the answer is the dog. Dogs have lived with humans for thousands of years. Scientists’ understanding of how this came to be has changed in recent years. Additionally,...
ShortCutsTv
Reductionism
This film shows the importance and limitations of reductionism in the nature of psychological explanation. using the example of research into obesity. It cautions students against simply using reductionism as a critique to be compared...
Professor Dave Explains
Mechanisms of Natural Selection Conflict, Spite, and Reciprocity
We learned about how altruism can evolve in certain species, which involves cooperative behavior among closely-related organisms to enhance the inclusive fitness of the group. But this is also achieved through spiteful behavior towards...
Visual Learning Systems
Investigating Heredity: Video Review
This fascinating program helps students understand the basics of heredity. Acquired traits and inherited traits are defined and contrasted. Special emphasis is placed on some easy to understand human traits that are inherited. Concepts...
Independent Producers
Debate: Are Genetically Modified Animals Safe to Eat?
A team of scientists has genetically engineered pigs to be resistant to a widespread disease. Science can engineer an animal’s DNA to introduce desirable traits and get rid of negative traits or sickness. These pigs are not being raised...
Healthcare Triage
How Accurate are Mail-in DNA Tests?
Mail-in DNA tests have been in the news recently. Test results can be over the map, with even identical twins getting some widely variable results. What's the deal with that?