Earth Rangers
Eating Bugs is Good for the Planet
Across the globe, people consume many different types of foods, but some food choices are better for the environment than others. This audio story introduces cricket protein, a different food source than many of us are used to eating and...
Science ABC
What are Mutations and what are the different types of Mutations?
A mutation is a random change in the DNA. Mutations can be neutral, which means it does not cause a change in a trait of the organism, or it could cause a beneficial or a harmful mutation. There are a few different types of mutations -...
Curated Video
I WONDER - Why Do Reptiles Have Scales?
This video is answering the question of why do reptiles have scales.
Catalyst University
Purpose & Organization of the Lac Operon
This video discusses in detail the purpose, functions, and organization of the Lac Operon.
SWPictures
Developing a Universal Flu Vaccine
The video discusses the challenges of creating a new vaccine against seasonal flu every year due to the constant and rapid evolution of the virus.
Catalyst University
Guillain-Barré Syndrome | Mechanism & Presentation
In this video, we discuss the mechanism and clinical presentation of Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Curated Video
The Health Benefits of Teff
Learn about the nutrient profile of this tiny grain and the benefits it has for our bodies. Teff part 2/5
Catalyst University
Vitamin D | Biosynthesis & the Vitamin D Receptor
In this video, we discuss the biosynthetic pathway for vitamin D and how vitamin D exerts its functions at the gene expression level. We also explore the clinical affect of statin therapy on vitamin D levels.
FuseSchool
Natural Polymers
Learn the basics about natural polymers. What are natural polymers? where are they found and how are they structured? Find out more in this video!
msvgo
Nitrogen Nutrition in Plants
It explains the need for intake of nitrogen in plants. It also describes methods of nitrogen nutrition such as biological nitrogen fixation, fertilisers and manures.
Catalyst University
Specific Hormones | Functions of Growth Hormone (hGH)
In this video, we explore the functions of growth hormone and how it is released.
After Skool
PLAYING GOD - The Story of Synthetic Life
In 2016, the first synthetic organism of original design was created. When you hear this statement, what does it make you think of? The word synthetic does imply that something was built by man. But if you're imagining artificial...
Curated Video
Stages of Protein Synthesis: Transcription and Translation
The video is about protein synthesis, including the stages of transcription and translation. The video also covers the structure of an RNA molecule and how it is involved in protein synthesis. It goes into detail on the two stages of...
Professor Dave Explains
Cellular Respiration Part 3: The Electron Transport Chain and Oxidative Phosphorylation
The trilogy is finally concluded! And with a bang, no less, as this final stage of cellular respiration is the one that provides the big energy payoff for the cell. Let's learn about how the products of the Citric Acid cycle go on to the...
Catalyst University
Leptin Function, Signaling via the LepR, & Overall Physiological Effects
1) What is the function of Leptin in the body? 2) How is Leptin's release affected by fatty body mass? 3) How does Leptin signal through the Leptin receptor (LepR)?
Healthcare Triage
Is Cereal Really A "Superfood"?
A new General Mills infographic posted on Businesswire.com last week asks if cereal is the secret superfood. Here's a (not so secret) secret: It isn't.
The Kiboomers
Shopping At The Grocery Store | Kids Songs | Nutrition | Food | Nursery Rhymes
AT THE GROCERY STORE SONG LYRICS' | 'FOOD SONG LYRICS'
Mr. Baker can you please,
Make me a loaf of bread?
I’d like a fresh baked apple pie,
Or make that cherry instead.
I’ll push the cart across the isle,
We’ll buy some milk and...
Catalyst University
Biotechniques | Basic Principles of Immunofluorescence (IF)
As always, the steps of Immunofluorescence depend on your lab and protocol. Here, we look at the general theory of Immunofluorescence and what it is used for in the lab.
Science ABC
Why Do Healing Wounds Itch?
When our body sustains a wound, new cells are formed near the edges of the injury and then move down to the base of the wound. Once these cells have migrated to the center of the wound, they connect with other cells nearby. Once this...
FuseSchool
How Enzymes Denature
Enzymes have optimal conditions under which they operate. Temperature, pH, enzyme concentration and substrate concentration are some conditions that affect the rate of reaction. As enzymes are proteins, they have an optimum temperature...
Science360
BIOTECH'S FUTURE: PREVENTING PROTEINS IN MEDICATIONS FROM CLUMPING
Protein Dynamics Solutions LLC, a small business funded by the National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research program, is developing a technology to address protein aggregation, a key bottleneck in the development of new...
JJ Medicine
Nephrotic Syndrome | Clinical Presentation, Causes and Treatment
Lesson on Nephrotic Syndrome and causes including Minimal Change Disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis and Membranous Glomerulonephropathy. Nephrotic syndrome is caused by inflammation of the glomerulus (glomerlonephritis) leading...
Professor Dave Explains
Receptors: Signal Transduction and Phosphorylation Cascade
Did you know that cells can talk to one another? One cell can send a molecule over to another cell, and a receptor protein in the cell membrane will receive it, just like molecular walkie-talkies. Check it out!