TED Talks
TED: CRISPR's next advance is bigger than you think | Jennifer Doudna
You've probably heard of CRISPR, the revolutionary technology that allows us to edit the DNA in living organisms. Biochemist and 2023 Audacious Project grantee Jennifer Doudna earned the Nobel Prize for her groundbreaking work in this...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What is a poop transplant, and how does it work? | Kathryn M. Stephenson and David L. Suskind
1,700 years ago, Chinese alchemist Ge Hong was renowned for his soup that could cure diarrhea-stricken patients. It had a surprising secret ingredient: feces. While it might seem unwise to consume feces, exciting new research suggests...
SciShow
3 Surprising Ways Your Intestines Affect You
Your digestive system impacts the rest of your body in all sorts of unexpected ways, from keeping your heart healthy to literally making you feel happier.
SciShow
The Bees That Eat Corpses
Bees are quite beneficial little critters: pollinating flowers, making honey, and also...helping corpses decompose.
SciShow
Meet Your Microbiome
What you don't know about your microbiome may kill you!!! ...or just give you diarrhea.
Institute of Human Anatomy
The TRUTH About Gluten
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses how the various gluten proteins interact with the digestive tract, including in those with gluten sensitivities.
Curated Video
Battling Weight Gain from Meds? Your Gut Microbiome Holds the Answer!
Join Dr. Tracey Marks as she delves into the intricate relationship between antipsychotic medications, the gut microbiome, and weight gain. Discover how these medications influence the balance of our gut bacteria and the cascading...
Curated Video
I WONDER - Why Do We Need Bacteria In Our Colon?
This video is answering the question of why do we need bacteria in our colon.
Professor Dave Explains
Bioengineer Jessica Griffiths (Get to Know a Scientist!)
Jessica is a bioengineer at Caltech that studies the gut-brain axis, and in particular how autism-related genetic mutations impact gut dysfunction. It's pretty cutting edge stuff, let's take a look inside her lab and hear about what she...
Professor Dave Explains
Barrier Surfaces of the Innate Immune System
The first aspect of the innate immune system we will examine is the many barrier surfaces, such as the skin, as well as the linings of the respiratory tract and digestive tract. These cells have to constantly prevent infection from the...
JJ Medicine
Fibromyalgia & Diet | Mediterranean vs. Vegan vs. Hypocaloric vs. Low FODMAP vs. Gluten-Free Diets
Fibromyalgia & Diet | Mediterranean vs. Vegan vs. Hypocaloric vs. Low FODMAP vs. Gluten-Free Diets & PROBIOTICS - Possible Treatments? Fibromyalgia is the most common chronic, diffuse musculoskeletal pain syndrome that involves...
Next Animation Studio
New study suggests exposure to sunlight could alter gut microbiome in humans
Exposure to ultraviolet rays may increase biodiversity of the gut microbiome in humans.
Curated Video
Why Are Cancer Rates Rising For Those Under 50?
More people are getting diagnosed with cancer, especially those under 50 — but why?
Other
Minute Earth: Poop Transplants!
Animated video explaining what C. difficile is and how it affects the human gut. One treatment is to have a fecal transplant which can help the gut recover. Microbiota are also transplanted across ecosystems in agricultural and aquatic...