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Scientists: Created early-stage Human embryos using skin cells
New ReviewUS scientists have, for the first time, made human embryos using DNA from skin cells and sperm. This new technique could help people with infertility and allow same-sex couples to have genetically related children. The method is still...
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Chromosome X: Could brain ageing be linked to your mother's genes?
New research suggests that brain ageing might be influenced by genetic factors passed down from your mother, raising intriguing questions about the role of maternal DNA in cognitive health.
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Climate Change Is Impacting The Gender Outcome Of Sea Turtles
As temperatures rise, the sand is hotter than normal, which is causing turtle eggs in Florida to only hatch as females.
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WRAP 3 Americans win medicine Nobel prize, announcement, sots
Stockholm, Sweden - 5 October 2009
1. Mid of exterior of the Nobel Forum building in Stockholm, with fountain
2. Close-up of Nobel Forum inscription on building exterior
3. Wide of Nobel Committee walking into conference room before...
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NASA twins study explores effect of space travel on humans
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American Elizabeth H. Blackburn talks about winning the 2009 Nobel Prize in medicine, along with two other Americans, for discovering a key mechanism in the genetic operations of cells, inspiring new lines of research into cancer.
HEADLINE: First Person: Nobel winner thought call a dream
CAPTION: American Elizabeth H. Blackburn talks about winning the 2009 Nobel Prize in medicine, along with two other Americans, for discovering a key mechanism in the genetic...
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Reproductive System
Begin looking at reproduction by contrasting sexual reproduction with asexual reproduction. Sexual reproduction gives us genetic variation as meiosis creates brand new chromosomes through cross over. Male and female anatomy is covered,...
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Human Genome
Welcome to the complex biological story that is our life. Great visual imagery zooms in on the dissection of a DNA double helix in our body. What happens with RNA? Where do amino acids come in? This resource explores our inner workings...
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Cell Cycle, Mitosis and Meiosis
Aren't mitosis and meiosis the same thing? A helpful flow chart demonstrates the difference between mitosis and meiosis on Paul Andersen's Smart Board. Time lapse videos include show mitosis and cytokinesis.
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Life Cycle of a Flowering Plant
The development of the male and female gametes in a plant is illustrated, explaining plant fertilization, pollination, and reproduction. Overall, get a complete picture of the life cycle of a flowering plant with some wonderful details...
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Genetics 101 Part 2: What are SNPs?
If humans share over 99% of the same chromosomes, how are we different? There are 10 million SNPs in the human genome, accounting for most of our genetic differences. Watch this short clip to introduce your learners to SNPs, or single...
Khan Academy
Mitosis, Cells, MCAT
The lecturer starts by emphasizing that the mitotic process is a separate mechanism from cytokinesis—the cytoplasm splitting to become two cells. The video continues by explaining the stages of mitosis in great detail. Each stage is...
PBS
Genome 101: Life's Instruction Manual | UNC-TV Science
Crack open the mysteries inside a genome. Participants view an animated video describing the relationship between DNA, genes, proteins, chromosomes, and an organism's genome. A post-video activity allows pupils to apply knowledge by...
American Museum of Natural History
What Makes YOU YOU? What Makes ME ME?
What does DNA have to do with me? Learners watch a short animated video to learn about cells and DNA. Scholars learn that DNA is the building block of chromosomes within the cells of every living thing.
Bite Sci-zed
Longevity and Telomeres
Why do people age? Scholars explore the concept of telomeres and why they are so important in cells. They learn about the role of telomerase and why it is active in some cells—but not in others. The video also explains why some organisms...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
X Inactivation
Have you ever wondered why calico cats have such a colorful coat? The process of X inactivation is an interesting phenomenon in females that drives the physical appearance of individuals. Viewers of an intriguing video connect knowledge...
Crash Course
Biotechnology: Crash Course History of Science #40
Biotechnology is a relatively new science, but the history of the science that made it possible goes back to the early 1900s. Take a tour through the history of scientific research that led to the possibility of biotechnology. The lesson...
Be Smart
3 Incredible Examples of Evolution Hidden in Your Body
Human traits trace back to simpler species—such as chickens, for example. Using the human genomes, scientists connect these traits to their ancestral origins. A video presentation highlights the structure of human DNA and makes a...
Be Smart
Can We Get Older Without Aging?
There are reasons elderly people are more susceptible to diseases. A video lesson instructor discusses the changes cells endure over someone's lifespan and how that affects the likelihood of contracting a disease.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
DNA Packaging
One thing that all cells have in common is the DNA in their nucleus. An animation demonstration models how six feet of DNA fits in each and every nucleus of each cell. The content includes information about the components of DNA and how...
PBS
The Two People We're All Related To
Is it possible all current lineage trace back to one male and female? Mitochondria DNA suggest just that! A lesson with this interesting perspective on genetic heredity explains how all human DNA connects to a single male and female in...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Genetic Engineering
No matter where you stand on the controversial topic of genetic engineering, the science that makes it possible is extraordinary. An animated video describes a process of genetic engineering involving bacteria. The quick...
Veritasium
Amazing Molecular Machines in Your Body
More than 50 billion cells in your body die every single day. While this sounds traumatic, the human body continuously produces new cells to replace them. A short video shares animations of the process of cell division or mitosis and...