Journey to the Microcosmos
What Microscope Do We Use (And Other Frequently Asked Questions)
We get a lot of questions about how we do what we do here on Journey to the Microcosmos. So, we thought that we'd answer a handful of frequently asked questions this week!
Curated Video
Understanding Antibiotic Resistance: The Evolution of Bacteria and the Emergence of Superbugs
This video discusses the issue of antibiotic resistance in bacteria and its evolution through natural selection. It explains genetic variation and the development of resistance in bacteria, leading to the spread of superbugs like MRSA....
Journey to the Microcosmos
Making Decisions Without a Brain
Making decisions can be pretty hard, but imagining trying to do it without a brain!
Curated Video
Calculating Exponential Growth and Decay
In this video, the teacher explains how to create and solve simple exponential functions by examining exponential growth and decay problems. Using the example of bacteria growing on a toothbrush, the teacher demonstrates how to calculate...
Catalyst University
Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA) | Results & Theory
Here, I explain the results and theory underlying mannitol salt agar. I also show a flow-chart that guides the student in interpreting the result correctly.
Journey to the Microcosmos
Water Fleas: Look Weird, Adapt Weirder
Water Fleas: Look Weird, Adapt Weirder
Science360
Cavitation bubbles bursting with cleaning power - Science Nation
It's easy to think of soap suds when one thinks of bubbles, but these bubbles can clean without chemicals. These are cavitation bubbles, which are created when air is churned up in water. And what researchers are learning could...
Science360
Engineers investigate possible lingering impacts from Elk River chemical spill - Science Nation
In January, 2014, thousands of gallons of chemicals, including crude 4-methylcyclohexanemethanol, or MCHM, spilled into West Virginia's Elk River, near Charleston. The spill ultimately contaminated the local water supply and...
Catalyst University
Biochemistry of the Entner-Doudoroff Pathway
Biochemistry of the Entner-Doudoroff Pathway
Learning Mole
Why is Seawater Blue
This animated science video lesson is all about why seawater is blue. Students will love this engaging and interactive video as they learn more about and study oceans.
Journey to the Microcosmos
Colorless Euglenoids: Structure and Function (and Food)
There’s something you probably heard a lot in biology class. And no, it's not “mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell”
Astrum
Are we sending microbes to alien worlds? Panspermia
With all the focus on the Coronavirus, it made me wonder how viruses would cope in space generally. This led on to other questions like "do we contaminate other worlds with Earth based life?" and "can alien bacteria and viruses thrive...
Curated Video
Detection and Identification of Plant Diseases
In this lecture video, the speaker discusses the detection and identification of plant diseases. They explain how to detect signs of diseases in plants, such as stunted growth, spots on leaves, and discoloration, and how to identify...
SWPictures
The Struggle to Breathe: Tackling Clay Oven Air Pollution
The Struggle to Breathe part 7/8: This video discusses the problem of indoor air pollution caused by traditional cooking stoves and how a new, more efficient clay stove can significantly reduce harmful particles.
Catalyst University
Vitamin B5 [Pantothenic Acid] | Salvage, CoA Biosynthesis, & Other Facts
In this video, we discuss the salvage pathway for vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), its biochemical reconstruction after absorption, and some clinical implications for vitamin B5 deficiency.
Catalyst University
Disk Diffusion Test using Bacitracin or Optochin
In this video, I explain how to determine resistance (R) or susceptibility (S) in bacteria using the disk diffusion method (with bacitracin and optochin).
Next Animation Studio
Last chance to see Titanic’s wreck before bacteria consume it
Metal-eating bacteria are turning the giant wreck into dust, but for a king’s ransom you can still dive down to see it.
Journey to the Microcosmos
Looking for Answers in the Skull of a Zebrafish
Looking for Answers in the Skull of a Zebrafish
Science360
PART OF THE PACK
In episode 13, Jordan and Charlie chat about the importance of a pack, discover a new antibody that may combat urinary tract infections and chase down storms with Doppler on Wheels.
JJ Medicine
Amoxicillin | Bacterial Targets, Mechanism of Action, Adverse Effects | Antibiotic Lesson
Lesson on the antibiotic amoxicillin, what bacteria amoxicillin targets, the mechanism of action of amoxicillin, contraindications of amoxicillin usage, and adverse effects of amoxicillin. Amoxicillin is an aminopenicillin antibiotic...
Catalyst University
Heme Catabolism (1/2): Eukaryotic Reactions of Heme to Bilirubin
Heme Catabolism (1/2): Eukaryotic Reactions of Heme to Bilirubin
Healthcare Triage
The 5 Second Rule: It's Still Not a Thing.
We covered the Five Second Rule a couple years ago. And, just a few weeks ago, colleagues at the New York Times (and many other news sources) wrote about a new study debunking the five second rule. This was not the first such study to...