SciShow
The Hamster That Saved Thousands of COVID Patients
Forget lab rats — meet the Chinese or striped-back hamster, an unassuming little rodent whose role in research over the years has led to breakthroughs in genetics, pharmaceutics and more!
Crash Course
Biotechnology: Crash Course History of Science
The history of discovering what DNA is, what it looks like, and how it works is... complicated. But, in this episode of History of Science, Hank Green does his best to lay out the basics so we can understand the beginnings of Biotechnology.
Bozeman Science
Chromosomal Genetics
Paul Andersen explains aspects of genetics that were not covered by Gregor Mendel. He begins with the following topics; incomplete dominance, codominance, epistasis, multiple alleles, and multiple genes. He then explains how linked genes...
Bozeman Science
Chromosomal Inheritance
In this video Paul Andersen describes genetics at the chromosomal level. He begins with a simple monohybrid cross as viewed through Mendelian genetics and then shows how genes are distributed through meiosis to possible gametes. This is...
MinuteEarth
Why Bird Penises Are So Weird
Male birds have the largest genital diversity of any class of animals because their sex chromosomes make it easy to pass male-helping mutations down the line. ___________________________________________ To learn more, start your googling...
Bozeman Science
AP Biology Lab 3: Mitosis and Meiosis
Paul Andersen compares and contrasts mitosis and meiosis. He shows how you can count cells in various phases of mitosis to construct a cell cycle pie chart. He also explains how you can use the fungus Sordaria to calculate map units...
Bozeman Science
Mitosis and Meiosis Simulation
Mr. Andersen uses chromosome beads to simulate both mitosis and meiosis. A brief discussion of gamete formation is also included.
Bozeman Science
Meiosis
Paul Andersen explains how the process of meiosis produces variable gametes. He starts with a brief discussion of haploid and diploid cells. He compares and contrasts spermatogenesis and oogenesis. He explains how each person is...
Bizarre Beasts
Can An Insect's Camouflage Be *Too* Good?
New ReviewCall them stick bugs, walkingsticks, leaf insects, or phasmids, insects in the order Phasmatodea are masters of disguise. But why would an insect want to look like a plant? We decided to go to the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium...
Curated Video
Comparing Cell Division
New Review2 minute video comparing mitosis and meiosis for middle school science
Curated Video
Cell Division
New Review2 min video describing cell division for middle school science
Wonderscape
Exploring Genetics: From Genes to Gene Splicing
New ReviewScience Kids Bringing Back Extinct Animals - Should We Just Because We Can This video provides an engaging and informative overview of genetics and gene splicing. It explains how genes determine our physical characteristics, the role of...
Professor Dave Explains
Subclass Pterygota Part 3: Bees, Ants, Flies, Butterflies, Beetles, and More
It's time to wrap up Pterygota, and Hexapoda, and Arthropoda all at once, by finishing off the insects. Here we will look at bees, ants, flies, butterflies, beetles, and more. These are some of the most fascinating organisms on our...
Curated Video
Chromosomes: structure and function
In this video, we will delve into the core of genetics as we break down the fundamentals of chromosomes, explaining what they are and how they impact our traits. Discover the intricate structure of chromosomes, from the double helix of...
Curated Video
Breakthrough in Reproduction: Female Mice Give Birth to Offspring Without Male Assistance
In a groundbreaking scientific achievement, researchers have successfully created a living mammal, named Kaguya, from two female mice without any male involvement. This remarkable feat challenges the long-standing belief that mammalian...
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Are Chromosomes?
This video is answering the question of what are chromosomes.
Curated Video
The Unusual Platypus: Discovering its Unique Sex Chromosomes
The platypus, a unique and fascinating creature, continues to surprise scientists with its extraordinary characteristics. Researchers at the Australian National University have discovered that the platypus possesses ten sex chromosomes,...
Science ABC
What Is The Difference Between Sex And Gender?
The difference between sex and gender is that sex is a biological concept based on biological characteristics such as difference in genitalia in male and female. Gender on the other hand, primarily deals with personal, societal and...
Science ABC
What is Evolution: A REALLY SIMPLE and Brief Explanation
Evolution is the net change in organisms or a population over the span of many generations. This change in organisms or populations happens through DNA mutations and reconbination and is passed down to the next generation through...
Science ABC
What are Mutations and what are the different types of Mutations?
A mutation is a random change in the DNA. Mutations can be neutral, which means it does not cause a change in a trait of the organism, or it could cause a beneficial or a harmful mutation. There are a few different types of mutations -...
Curated Video
Cell nucleus: structure and function
The nucleus is one of the most important organelles found in eukaryotic cells. In this video, we will cover the definition, structure and functions of the cell nucleus.
Curated Video
Diploid
Diploid cells have two sets of chromosomes, one from the male parent and one from the female parent. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
Curated Video
Recessive allele
A recessive allele is the version of a gene that will only be expressed if two copies are present, one from each set of chromosomes. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...