TED Talks
TED: The era of personal DNA testing is here | Sebastian Kraves
From improving vaccines to modifying crops to solving crimes, DNA technology has transformed our world. Now, for the first time in history, anyone can experiment with DNA at home, in their kitchen, using a device smaller than a shoebox....
Amoeba Sisters
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
Join The Amoeba Sisters as they explain the biotechnology PCR. This video goes into the basics of how PCR works as well as two examples of its potential use. Table of Contents: 00:00 Intro 1:34 How does PCR work? 4:31 Why use PCR? 5:10...
msvgo
Biotechnology in Medicine
It explains various applications of biotechnology in medicine including insulin production, gene therapy and molecular diagnosis
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: High Schoolers Give Hot Dog a Dna Test
Two high school students talk about their experiment using DNA barcoding to identify the ingredients in over 200 animal products, including many popular foods. They found some cases of misrepresentation. Aired Jan. 22, 2010. [3:33]