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Exploring the World of Antibiotics: The Discovery of Penicillin
This video explores the discovery of penicillin by Sir Alexander Fleming in 1928, highlighting its importance as one of the earliest and most widely used antibiotics derived from the Penicillium mold fungus. It delves into the natural...
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Combating Trachoma: Progress and the Path to Elimination
Trachoma, a bacterial eye infection, is being fought through a five-year program by the International Trachoma Initiative in nine African and Asian countries. The initiative provides antibiotics to kill the bacteria and offers surgery to...
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Wellbeing A-Z -Kitchen
There’s nothing quite like a home-cooked meal made with the freshest hand-picked ingredients. Yet surprisingly, fewer people are taking the time to cook in the Kitchen. According to a recent study, the consumption of take away food has...
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The Global Challenge of Tuberculosis
This video highlights the resurgence of tuberculosis, particularly the emergence of extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR TB) due to misdiagnosis and misuse of drugs. It emphasizes the global impact of TB, the challenges in treatment, and...
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Wellbeing A-Z -Winter
It isn’t a fallacy - keeping warm in Winter really does help prevent colds and flu. Lymphocytes in the body fight infection and prefer a warm environment, so rugging up encourages blood flow, and in turn, the presence of lymphocytes to...
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Prefixes {Review}
Practice 12 common prefixes by going through their meaning and word examples.
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Why Antibiotics Don't Work Like They Used To
In this video, Jonathan from The Institute of Human Anatomy delves into the world of antibiotics and their impact on the human body. He explains what they are, explores their benefits, allergies, and discusses the potential risks that...
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What are GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms)?
GMO or genetically modified organisms are organisms with their DNA modified, usually by adding new or different DNA from another organism. GM crops are crops that have genes from bacteria. These genes allow the plants to either produce...
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Kingdoms of Life - Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protoctists, Bacteria and Viruses #1
This video looks at the kingdoms of life - animals, plants, fungi, protoctists and bacteria - as well as viruses - and explores the similarities and differences between them. For each one we explore their key features such as how they...
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GCSE Biology - What is Antibiotic Resistance? Why Antibiotic Resistance is a HUGE issue #81
In real world terms, this is one of the most important concepts we cover on this channel Antibiotic resistance is a rising menace across the world, and leading to millions of deaths that could have otherwise been prevented. Learn how it...
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GCSE Biology - What Are Bacterial Diseases? - Treatment and Prevention #37
We cover the bacterial diseases Salmonella and Gonorrhoea. Learn their causes, symptoms and treatments.
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GCSE Biology - Surface Area to Volume Ratio
This video covers: - What surface area to volume ratio means - How to calculate surface area and volume - Why large organisms need specialised exchange surfaces and transport systems
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GCSE Biology - Sexual vs Asexual Reproduction - What is Asexual Reproduction? #71
How do organisms reproduce? Well it depends on the organism. We explore the two main types - sexual and asexual and consider the consequences of each.
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GCSE Biology - Plant Disease and Defences #46
This video covers: - How plants get diseases, e.g. from microorganisms, larger organisms, and mineral deficiencies - How to diagnose plant diseases - How plants defend themselves against diseases Exam board specific info: AQA -...
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GCSE Biology - Monoclonal Antibodies #40
In this video, we cover the following: - What a monoclonal antibody is - What 'B-cells' (or 'B-lymphocytes') are - How antigens stimulate the production of antibodies - How we combine B-cells and Tumor cells to produce Hybridomas -...
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GCSE Biology - Drugs - Painkillers vs Antibiotics - Relief vs Treatment #44
Drugs can either relieve symptoms (painkillers) or treat the underlying disease (antibiotics). Learn about the drugs you need to know and how they work - including why antibiotics don't work against viruses.
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GCSE Biology - Drug Development and Testing - Clinical Trials #45
Most drugs originate from nature e.g. from the back of a tree, but they have to refined and tested in clinical trials. Learn how this process works and the many stages we go through to ensure the final drug is effective.
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GCSE Biology - Cell Types and Cell Structure #2
In this video, we cover: - The different types of cell (Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic) - The differences and similarities between the structures of plant, animal, and bacterial cells - The sub-cellular structures / organelles you need to...
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GCSE Biology - Characteristics of Living Things (Organisms) #3
In this video, we cover: - The characteristics that all living things have have in common - You can remember these using the acronym MRS GREN, where the letters stand for movement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction,...
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Binary Fission - How Do Bacteria Divide? #12
This video covers: - How bacteria divide by binary fission - How to calculate bacterial population growth - The optimum conditions for bacterial growth
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Battling Weight Gain from Meds? Your Gut Microbiome Holds the Answer!
Join Dr. Tracey Marks as she delves into the intricate relationship between antipsychotic medications, the gut microbiome, and weight gain. Discover how these medications influence the balance of our gut bacteria and the cascading...