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Why do Bats Transmit So Many Diseases Like Ebola?
Why do Bats Transmit So Many Diseases Like Ebola
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Life by the Numbers
How successful are we compared to other species? It turns out that biomass, or what things weigh, can be more important than how many of something there are. Find out how our numbers stack up against everything from bugs to bacteria, and...
TED Talks
Nathan Wolfe: The jungle search for viruses
Virus hunter Nathan Wolfe is outwitting the next pandemic by staying two steps ahead: discovering deadly new viruses where they first emerge -- passing from animals to humans among poor subsistence hunters in Africa -- before they claim...
Curated Video
Plasma membrane: the security guard of the cell
The plasma membrane or cell membrane is an intricate structure made of macromolecules that work together to protect the cell. Think of it as the security guard of the cell - letting important substances in, and letting others out.
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Exploring the Potential of Gene Therapy for HIV: Current Research and Future Possibilities
Researchers at the National Institute for Medical Research have discovered a gene in humans that is similar to the one found in monkeys, which protects against retroviruses. While this gene is fully activated against other retroviruses,...
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Lytic cycle: the reason why bacteria hate viruses
Bacteria hate viruses called bacteriophages, and rightfully so. These viruses are vicious! They make bacteria their hosts and create multiple copies in a process called lytic cycle. In this video, we will do a quick review of the main...
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How did we discover the first virus?
Have you ever wondered who discovered the first virus? And how was it discovered? The topic 'viruses' has been a popular one in the past 2 years. And not for a good reason! This video will not talk about the Voldemort of all viruses,...
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Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners - 2022 Edition - Part 02 - Rootkits
In this video, we will try to understand rootkits, one of the most dangerous forms of malware.
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Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners - 2022 Edition - Part 02 - Introduction to Malware
This video introduces the malicious software and programs that harm our computer systems and networks.
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Practical Cyber Hacking Skills for Beginners - Malware Revisited
This video revisits the concepts of malware, the kinds of malware, and the options available to us to mitigate the problem as much as possible.
Science ABC
Air Conditioning Sickness: Can AC Make You Sick?
The cold air produced by ACs is not inherently harmful. However, you may start to see symptoms of air conditioning sickness if your AC fails to restrain the bacteria, mold, fungi, dander, etc., that are thriving in the air-conditioned...
Curated Video
Microorganism
Or microbe, is an organism too small to be seen by the human eye. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
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Antigen
A molecule or fragment of a molecule that triggers an immune response, causing the body to produce specific antibodies against it. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
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Factpack: Viruses
What is a virus and is it alive? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the start of a learning session.
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Virus
A very small infectious agent that can reproduce only inside other cells. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Pandemic Viruses
Pandemic viruses can spread around the world. Viruses invade our bodies destroying cells and infecting others, but how do they do it? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Viruses are deadly, contagious and can spread easily around...
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Germs and Hygiene
Explore where germs are found, how they can affect us, and how basic hygiene can help us avoid becoming unwell. Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. Pathogens are microbes that cause disease. Good hygiene is the best way to limit...
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Sexually Transmitted Infections
The number of infections spread through sexual contact is increasing globally. Why is this? What are STIs? And why do some people not know when they've caught one? Biology - Healthy Living - Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are...
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HIV/AIDS: Immune Evaders
What makes HIV the world's most deadly virus? Its abilities to constantly evolve and to attack the body's immune system lie at the heart of its deadly nature. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)...
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Vaccines
Vaccines can stop us from getting lots of nasty viruses. The world around us - Inventions - Changing lives Learning Points Vaccines can stop us from catching certain diseases. Vaccines and other medical inventions are important in saving...
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The common cold
Everybody catches a cold at some point in life ... but how do they get infected? Life processes - Humans and other animals - Reducing the spread of disease Learning Points Colds are caused by viruses that spread from person to person....
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What is a microorganism?
Microorganisms live everywhere on Earth, but what are they and how do they affect humans? Life processes - Humans and other animals - Microorganisms Learning Points Microorganisms are so small they can only be seen with a microscope....
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The spread of disease
Discover how a disease can spread from person to person. Life processes - Humans and other animals - Reducing the spread of disease Learning Points Microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria spread disease. The immune system sends white...