Next Animation Studio
Study finds probiotics might not be as helpful for the intestine
According to a study published in the journal Cell, probiotics were found to have "little or no effect inside the body."
SWPictures
Genetically Modified Flies to Combat Sleeping Sickness
The video discusses the efforts of scientists in Antwerp to genetically modify the tsetse fly in order to combat the spread of sleeping sickness. By using a bacterium that lives inside the fly, the scientists can create a tiny protein...
msvgo
Introduction to Micro-organisms
It explains the characteristics of microbes, explains broad groups of microbes and describes special character of viruses.
Journey to the Microcosmos
We Filmed Tardigrade Sex!
In our Season 2 debut, we're diving back into the world of our favorite little water bear friends!
NASA
The Search for Life
Are we alone in the universe? This is a fundamental question that intrigues us all. On September 21, 2016, NASA scientists and stakeholders came together at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum for a presentation on the agency’s...
Curated Video
Understanding the Chain of Infection: How Germs Spread and Infect
In this video, the concept of the chain of infection is explained, highlighting how germs spread from various sources to infect new hosts. It explores the different modes of transmission, including person-to-person contact, indirect...
Next Animation Studio
New study finds stethoscopes are filled with bacteria
A new study has found that doctors' stethoscopes maybe filled with infectious bacteria.
msvgo
Principles of Treatment of Infectious Diseases
It describes the common manifestations of infectious diseases and various approaches to treat diseases.
Next Animation Studio
Whooping cough cases worst in half century
Nearly 18,000 cases of whooping cough have been reported so far this year in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control. If the trend continues this would be the worst outbreak since 1959, when 40,000 cases were reported. The...
Science360
Empire Robotics demos soft gripper on ping pong balls - CES 2015
At the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show, Empire Robotics displayed their innovative soft gripper technology by outcompeting human challengers with their precision ping pong tossing. Empire Robotics plans to use this technology for...
Catalyst University
The Kirby-Bauer Method for Antibiotic Susceptibility (with examples)
In this video, we discuss the theory of the Kirby-Bauer Method for for qualifying antibiotic susceptibility. We also work through some examples.
Catalyst University
Intestinal Sulfate Reduction to H2S by Sulfur-Reducing Bacteria
In this video, we will explore the source of the major cause of the smell of flatulence. Intestinal sulfate-reducing bacteria reduce sulfate to hydrogen sulfide (H2S). We will see the biochemical pathway here and how it is coupled to...
Catalyst University
Microbiology: Phenylalanine Deaminase Test
Microbiology: Phenylalanine Deaminase Test
FuseSchool
Making Yoghurt
I’m sure you know that yoghurt comes from milk But did you know that bacteria are also a key ingredient? Yes – bacteria! But don’t worry, these are good bacteria and are often called probiotics. Your gut has thousands of types of...
Journey to the Microcosmos
The Microbe That's Big Enough to Pet
The Microbe That's Big Enough to Pet
Curated Video
Descomponedor
Este programa de video de accion en vivo es acerca de la palabra descomponedor. El programa esta disenado para reforzar y apoyar la comprension y retencion de la palabra descomponedor, por parte del estudiante, a traves del uso de...
CuriosaMente
¿Las bacterias son malas? ¡Sin bacterias no existirías!
Además de ser muy útiles, las bacterias han jugado un papel importantísimo en nuestra evolución. ¡Eres más bacteriano de lo que crees! ¿Las bacterias son malas? Las bacterias no son inherentemente malas. De las casi 16 mil especies...
Curated Video
Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Immunity Explained
The immune system (or immunity) can be divided into two types - innate and adaptive immunity. This video has an immune system animation. The innate immune system consists of defenses against infection that are activated instantly as a...
Next Animation Studio
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.