SciShow
The Return of Thalidomide
Thalidomide is the infamous drug at the heart of one of the world's worst drug safety catastrophes in modern medicine. And yet, more recent research is finding that thalidomide is still worth using, despite the risks. So what makes this...
SciShow
How Science Got Us to 2020 | Compilation
As we forge ahead into the new year, let’s take some time to thank the intrepid researchers, volunteers, and even the occasional dog who came before us, made sure our food and drugs are free from poison, and built the devices that make...
SciShow
Cyclopia: A Rare Birth Defect That Could Help Cure Cancer
With a greater understanding of biological mechanisms, humans may be able to take a devastating birth defect and turn it into a treatment for cancer.
SciShow
Thalidomide: The Chemistry Mistake That Killed Thousands of Babies
On October 1, 1957, thalidomide was introduced as a new morning sickness cure. Everything seemed great until later the next year, when thousands of infants were born with severe birth defects.
SciShow
Zika Virus: What We Know (And What We Don't)
The Zika Virus is spreading at an alarming rate. SciShow News will explain what we know and what we don't know thus far.
TED Talks
William McDonough: Cradle to cradle design
Green-minded architect and designer William McDonough asks what our buildings and products would look like if designers took into account "all children, all species, for all time."
Curated Video
Dolly the Sheep
In 1997, Scottish scientists announced the first successful cloning of an adult animal - Dolly the Sheep. But her birth was mired in controversy. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Dolly the sheep was the world's first clone....
Healthcare Triage
Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy
Drinking during pregnancy is roundly frowned upon, for good reason. It's a huge risk factor for lots of post-natal problems. But prevention can be counter intuitive. Strong prohibitions and punitive measures for pregnant women who drink...
Healthcare Triage
Weight Gain, Low-Calorie Sweeteners, and Responsible Translation of Research
A press release on a recently published scientific study has been catching clicks with the headline “low-calorie sweeteners do not mean low risk for infants, new research shows the impact ‘diet’ ingredients have on body weight and gut...
Professor Dave Explains
Zika Virus (Genus Flavivirus)
Zika is a virus that has been making the news lately, particularly due to its capacity for in utero transmission in pregnant women which has the potential to cause a birth defect called microcephaly. What is this virus? Where did it come...
Curated Video
Some nail polishes commonly found in California salons and advertised as free of a so-called "toxic trio" of chemicals actually have high levels of agents linked to birth defects, according to state chemical regulators.
HEADLINE: Calif. finds toxins in ''nontoxic'' nail polishes
CAPTION: Some nail polishes commonly found in California salons and advertised as free of a so-called "toxic trio" of chemicals actually have high levels of agents linked to...
Curated Video
CDC's Frieden: 'Window is Closing' to Fight Zika
The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned on Thursday that time is running out to prevent a massive Zika outbreak and urged Congress to approve more federal funds for the fight.Speaking at the National Press Club,...
Curated Video
CDC's Frieden: 'Window is Closing' to Fight Zika
The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Thursday that time is running out to prevent a massive Zika outbreak and urged Congress to approve more federal funds for the fight.Speaking at the National Press Club,...
Curated Video
Robot teaches disabled babies how to move in the fast lane
Newark, Delaware, December 12th 2007
1.Various of infant in robotic chair
Newark, Delaware February 19th 2009
2.Mid shot of Andrew Peffley spinning on new powered wheelchair
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Terri Peffley, Andrew's mother:
"He...
Curated Video
Parents Praise Kimmel for Raising Awareness
Parents whose children are suffering from heart-related birth defects are applauding Jimmy Kimmel for raising awareness about the condition. On his show Monday night, the comedian tearfully described the emergency operation needed after...
Curated Video
Baby born with joined legs undergoes second operation
07 September, 2006 - Lima, Peru
1. Medium shot of Milagros Cerron sleeping after surgery
2. Close up of baby Milagros
3. Wide shot of bedroom
4. Pan of Doctor Luis Rubio walking out of bedroom with baby Milagros
5. Medium shot of...
Curated Video
Cardiac surgery saves lives of children from poor countries
AP Television
Holon, central Israel - 25 October 2012
1. Zoom in to Maria da Gloria Pedro Mendon�a playing at convalescent home
2. Maria playing with volunteer
3. Various children inside play room at convalescent home
4. Maria...
Curated Video
Thirty years after massive toxic contamination was discovered at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Marines and their families want help and answers. A federal health report is due this spring, but some answers may already lie in 'Babyland.' (May 20)
STORY
'Babyland': Camp Lejeune's toxic legacy?
CAPTION: Thirty years after massive toxic contamination was discovered at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Marines and their families want help and answers. A...
Other
Osmosis: Cerebral Palsy
What is cerebral palsy? This video covers the three primary categories of cerebral palsy-spastic, dyskinetic, and ataxic. It also covers other symptoms and common treatment methods. [6:50]
Curated OER
Kids Health: Down Syndrome
Article that helps children to understand what Down Syndrome is, why it happens, what the problems are, and what life is like for children with Down Syndrome.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Detecting Birth Defects
A description of the three techniques used for detecting birth defects in an unborn fetus. Chorionic villus sampling, amniocentesis, preimplanatation diagnosis are explained in detail with procedure, what weeks the testing occurs, and...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Retro Report: Influencing Public Policy: The Story of Thalidomide
This 12-minute video chronicles how thalidomide, once prescribed to pregnant women to combat morning sickness, was tied to a wave of devastating birth defects, leading the federal government to enact a process for drug approval. The...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Changes to Chromosome Structure: Lesson 2
This lesson will identify how the structure of a chromosome can change and the implications that come from changes in chromosomes. It is 2 of 5 in the series titled "Changes to Chromosome Structure."