Independent Producers
Nature vs. Nurture
Scientists are trying to settle the age-old question of nature versus nurture. To test it out, scientists experiment on ducks to help determine whether animals are born with no knowledge of the world and only learn things from...
Catalyst University
Lactase & the Mechanism of Lactose Intolerance
1) What is the function of the enzyme, lactase? 2) What is the cause of the flatulence and diarrhea associated with lactose intolerance?
The Wall Street Journal
Anne Wojcicki on Covid-19 and Genetics: Discovering Clues in Big Data
23andme CEO Anne Wojcicki discusses the potential for crowdsourced data to help provide new insights into the coronavirus at WSJ Tech Live.
Visual Learning Systems
Genetics in Action: Mendel's Work Reviewed
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...
Michigan Radio
Mice Evolving at Warp Speed
Changes to a neighborhood park in Illinois have affected the Northern White-Footed mice who live in the forest nearby. Scientists who study living mice today compare them to museum samples of dead mice to understand how they've changed...
Professor Dave Explains
The Biopsychology of Consciousness
We've learned a lot about brains in this series, and the types of perceptions they can facilitate. But how exactly does the brain produce consciousness? Furthermore, what exactly is consciousness? Where is it located in the brain? Let's...
Professor Dave Explains
Neurotransmitters Type, Structure, and Function
We know that neurotransmitters are signaling molecules that travel across the synaptic space to interact with receptors and propagate signals from one neuron to the next. But what are these molecules? What are their structures? How do...
Curated Video
Largest human image of a DNA helix
The largest human image of a DNA helix involved 4,000 participants. Leads to a discussion of DNA - its discovery, what it is responsible for, as well as the helix shape.
Professor Dave Explains
Neural Conduction, Action Potential, and Synaptic Transmission
We have probably heard that neurons are the cells that transmit information around the body. But how does this work? Is it actual electricity? Like from the wall socket? What is a synapse? What happens there, in between one neuron and...
Mediacorp
Improving the Accuracy of Gene Editing Tools
Meet a genetic scientist who is working to make gene editing safer and more precise. This process is much easier for monogenic diseases like sickle cell than it is for diseases like cancer that affect many genes.
DNA Hack part 5/7
Healthcare Triage
Sorry, but Low-Carb and Low Fat Diets Get Pretty Much the Same Results
Have you bought into a low-carb or low-fat diet? Which one is the better answer for people who want to lose weight? It turns out, they both work about the same. A giant new study on nutrition is the subject of this week's HCT.
msvgo
Hardy-Weinberg Principle
It explains Hardy-Weinberg principle including concepts such as founder effect, bottle neck effect and Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium.
Healthcare Triage
From DNA to Diagnosis: Healthcare Triage Podcast
Aaron talks to Dr. Tatiana Foroud about her career and her current work in genetics and genomics. Her work spans from the early days of searching for DNA markers for rare disorders to today's search for genetic causes and potential...
Mediacorp
Gene Editing and the Future of Vegetables
Some scientists are using the CRISPR gene editing technology to make vegetables, healthier, tastier, and more resilient. Learn why one scientist prefers using CRISPR to traditional plant breeding methods. DNA Hack part 7/7
Mediacorp
The Risks of Gene Editing
The technology to edit human genes exists, but many countries do not allow it. Learn about the potential risks of gene editing in adults and embryos. DNA Hack part 4/7
Mediacorp
Understanding DNA Test Results
In this video, the host discusses their experience with genetic counseling and the insights they gained about their genetic predispositions. The video highlights the role of genetic counselors in providing personalized information for...
Curated Video
Understanding Color Blindness
This video provides an explanation of color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency. It discusses the causes, types, and effects of color blindness. Colors part 7/9
Mediacorp
COVID Testing With CRISPR
Viruses also have a genomic sequence. Understanding the genetic makeup of a virus can help us fight the disease. Let's explore how CRISPR speeds up the diagnosis of COVID-19. DNA Hack part 2/7
FuseSchool
BIOLOGY - Genetics - Cell Differentiation
Every single cell in your body contains the same DNA. However, not all of your cells are the same - you have nerve cells, blood cells, skin cells, bone cells and many more different types, that all have a slightly different structure so...
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"
Mediacorp
Genetically Altering Mosquitoes to Reduce the Spread of Dengue Fever
Editing the genes of humans is not yet legal in many countries, but editing the genes of other creatures is. Learn how one scientist is editing the genes of mosquitoes to reduce the spread of dengue fever - and some of the risks this...
Mediacorp
Introduction to Genes and Gene Editing
All of us have a unique string of DNA that influences how we look, behave, and some of the diseases we have now or could develop in the future. But what if we could edit our genes to improve our health? Learn about how that may be...
Rock 'N Learn
Life Science: Xylem and Phloem Song
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 the xylem and phloem with a fun song.
Next Animation Studio
Scientists raise $15 million to resurrect woolly mammoth
Geneticists are seeking to bring the woolly mammoth back to life and say it could help tackle climate change.