SciShow
Fascia: The Body's Remarkable, Functional Glue
There’s a connective tissue running all throughout your body that not only holds all your muscles and organs together, but also has sensory and mechanical properties that may explain some poorly understood medical phenomena.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: What can you learn from ancient skeletons? - Farnaz Khatibi
Ancient skeletons can tell us a great deal about the past, including the age, gender and even the social status of its former owner. But how can we know all of these details simply by examining some old, soil-caked bones? Farnaz Khatibi...
SciShow
Why Do Cat Eyes Glow in the Dark?
Those eerie shining orbs staring at you from the bushes when you take the trash out at night could be any number of animals, but why do their eyes glow like that?
TED Talks
TED: How we're harnessing nature's hidden superpowers | Oded Shoseyov
What do you get when you combine the strongest materials from the plant world with the most elastic ones from the insect kingdom? Super-performing materials that might transform ... everything. Nanobiotechnologist Oded Shoseyov walks us...
SciShow
Do your nose and ears keep growing as you age? #shorts #science
Do your nose and ears keep growing as you age? #shorts #science
SciShow
What are Scars?
Almost everyone has a scar that tells a story, but have you ever wondered why exactly scars form in the first place?
Crash Course
Tissues, Part 4 - Types of Connective Tissues: Crash Course A&P
Today Hank wraps up our look at Connective Tissues with a discussion of its various types and a breakdown of what you can and can't easily break down. Also chicken. -- Table of Contents: Loose and Dense Connective Tissue 2:10.4 Areolar,...
TED Talks
Alexander Tsiaras: Conception to birth -- visualized
Image-maker Alexander Tsiaras shares a powerful medical visualization, showing human development from conception to birth and beyond. (Some graphic images.)
Curated Video
These are the types of bones in your body
There is more than one type of bone in the human body. Anatomists usually consider 5 different types, based on structure and function. Histologically, we can even split them into 2, or more. In this video, you'll meet all the types of...
Curated Video
Healthy Beauty
Your outward appearance can be affected by what you put in your body as well as external factors. What are the vital nutrients for beautiful skin, hair and nails? Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. A balanced diet is the key to...
Curated Video
Steak Science: Crafting the Perfect Cut
Uncover the art of selecting and cooking the perfect steak. Learn about different beef cuts, the impact of collagen on tenderness, and how fat enhances flavor. Experience the scientific journey from pasture to plate, including how aging...
Curated Video
Aging Differently: Exploring Gender Variations in Skin, Hair, and Weight
Dive into the fascinating differences in how men and women age, with a close look at skin elasticity, hair loss patterns, and weight distribution changes over the years. Discover the science behind why these changes occur and practical...
Curated Video
Confronting Cellulite and Stretch Marks: Scientific Advances and Treatments
Discover the latest scientific innovations aimed at combating common skin concerns: cellulite and stretch marks. This video explains why these skin conditions predominantly affect women and introduces cutting-edge treatments like...
Curated Video
What is "Baby Botox" and Why Are Younger People Doing It?
Botox is the top non-surgical beauty procedure in the country, and now even being used non-cosmetically. But is it really something to consider in your 20s and 30s? We’re joined by Board-Certified dermatologists Dr. Alexis Stephens and...
Curated Video
5 Supplements That Might Not Be Worth the Hype
Dietary supplements have become a staple of the American diet, with half of all American adults taking a multivitamin or other dietary supplement regularly. But how much of the supplements craze is backed by research? With a panel of...
Institute of Human Anatomy
How Your Bones Change With Exercise
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses how exercise influences bone density and architecture, as well as the different types of exercise that influence this.
Science Buddies
Make Your Own Cosmetic Face Mask
Beauty face masks promise instant skin hydration to make your skin look more radiant. But do they really increase your skin's moisture? In this video, we show you how to make your own collagen-based hydrogel face mask and how you can...
JJ Medicine
Eye Floaters (Vitreous Floaters) | Causes, Risk Factors, Associated Conditions, Diagnosis, Treatment
Eye Floaters (Vitreous Floaters) | Causes, Risk Factors, Associated Conditions, Diagnosis, Treatment Eye Floaters (also known as Vitreous floaters) are an eye condition involving debris floating in vision. Floaters in the eye can be a...
Catalyst University
Anti-platelet Medications + Mechanisms of Action
In this video, we explore the major anticoagulant drugs that specifically inhibit platelets (anti-platelet drugs), including their mechanisms of action.
Catalyst University
Physiology of the Osteoclast
In this video, we discuss the following: [1] functions of osteoclasts and how they promote bone resorption [2] production of osteoclasts from macrophages [3] appearance of osteoclasts by Scanning EM
JJ Medicine
Vitamin C Deficiency (Scurvy) Symptoms (ex. bad teeth, fatigue), Why symptoms happen & who gets them
Lesson on Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) deficiency (Scurvy) signs and symptoms, the pathophysiology of vitamin C deficiency, why symptoms occurs, who gets these symptoms, and an in-depth overview of the condition known as scurvy. Vitamin C...
Catalyst University
The Stress-Strain Curve EXPLAINED [for Ligaments & Tendons]
In this video, we discuss the meaning of the stress-strain curve for ligaments and tendons.
Curated Video
Do bones decompose? How long does it take for bones to decompose?
Ever wonder why bones can survive hundreds of years without decomposing? This is due to the unique composition of bone. Bone is primarily composed of a very stable protein called collagen and the mineral calcium. The association between...