Journey to the Microcosmos
Bursaria: Giant Gravity-Sensing Vacuums
The big Roomba of the microcosmos is fascinating to watch as it lives its sink or swim life.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Can Seaweed Save the World: Deep ocean storage doubts
Professor Tim Flannery investigates how seaweed is helping to save the world. From growing the foods of the future, helping clean polluted water and even combating climate change. Is it possible to store carbon in seaweed out in the deep...
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Microbes in Slow Motion
While our journeys are often enjoyed at a slow pace, when we go just a little bit slower and look a little bit deeper there’s always something new to find.
Journey to the Microcosmos
What Are These Vorticella up To
It’s not technically a colony. Think of it more as a community of like-minded individuals. And today, we are going to join them.
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NASA’s next Mars rover will sport laser to vaporize rocks
NASA’s Mars 2020 rover will sport a rock-vaporizing laser gun
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Do Microscopic Immortals Actually Exist
Are you immortal if you never age? Defying death is not as clear-cut as it might initially seem. What we define as immortality depends a bit on what you think it means to die.
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The Chaotic Life of Seashore Ciliates
The Chaotic Life of Seashore Ciliates
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Introduction to Micro-organisms
It explains the characteristics of microbes, explains broad groups of microbes and describes special character of viruses.
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Seaweed eating microbes used to manufacture bioplastic
Researchers from Tel Aviv University studied the potential use of Ulva lactuca algae as a sustainable alternative for large-scale production of biopolymers.
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Plastic eating bacteria discovered by U.S. undergrad
A U.S. undergraduate student has discovered a new kind of plastic consuming bacteria. Morgan Vague, a senior at Reed College in Oregon has developed a new bacteria that eats polyethylene terephthalate, or P.E.T.
Professor Dave Explains
Structure and Immune Function of the Lymphatic System
With some basics out of the way, we are ready to get a sense of the overall structure of the immune system. That will mean looking at the lymphatic system. We already looked at this system in the context of its involvement in the...
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The Terrifying Viruses of the Microcosmos
Even in the microcosmos, it's important to stay inside if you want to avoid a virus.
Curated Video
Do bones decompose? How long does it take for bones to decompose?
Ever wonder why bones can survive hundreds of years without decomposing? This is due to the unique composition of bone. Bone is primarily composed of a very stable protein called collagen and the mineral calcium. The association between...
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¿Existen los marcianos? Encuentran agua en Marte
¿Hay vida en Marte? El reciente descubrimiento de agua líquida en Marte fortalece la idea de que podría haber vida microscópica en nuestro planeta vecino. Se ha descubierto agua líquida en Marte, lo que aumenta la posibilidad de...
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Importance of Gut Microbiota and Fecal Transplants
This video explores the gut microbiota, the ecosystem of microbes living inside the human gut, and how it is impacted by factors such as sleep habits, stress levels, diet, and antibiotic usage. The video discusses the importance of...
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What Humans and Stentors Have in Common
This week, we're diving back into the world of Stentors to find out what humans and Stentors have in common!
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Trying to Make Sense of This Overwhelming World
The goal of phylogenetic trees is to track the organisms we know of through their place in evolution.
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How We Got The DNA From This Extremely Rare Ciliate
To study organisms at the genetic level, we need their DNA. Which means that we need to be able to wade through all the bits and pieces lying within their tiny bodies to pick out something even tinier—something we can’t just dig out with...
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How to Identify Microbes
When there are over one trillion species, it can be hard to determine what you're looking at on your microscope. Thankfully we've got some helpful tips for you!
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Study shows microbes in our gut can impact our ability to gain or lose weight
A study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings shows certain types of bacteria in our gut may influence weight loss and weight gain.
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Introduction to Microbes: Understanding the Broad Categories and Their Impact on Human Health
This video discusses the five major groups of microbes, including bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae, and viruses. It provides examples of diseases caused by each group and emphasizes the importance of prevention and treatment measures....
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Water Is Thicker When You’re Smaller
Water Is Thicker When You’re Smaller
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These Algae Curl Up Into a Ball When They Get Stressed Out
These Algae Curl Up Into a Ball When They Get Stressed Out