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Exploring Laziness: A Deep Dive into Idleness and Its Impacts
Unpack the concept of laziness, often misunderstood as just a lack of action. Delve into the psychological, genetic, and physiological aspects of why people may seem lazy, including the role of dopamine in motivation and effort. This...
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Is the Serial Killer Gene Real?
The infamous “serial killer gene” is the monoamine oxidase-A gene, also known as the MAO-A gene or the warrior gene. It codes for an enzyme that metabolizes neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin. Dopamine and...
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Why Do Some People Look More Like Their Grandparents Than Their Parents?
Our physical appearance is significantly influenced by our genes, which are inherited from our parents, who in turn receive their genetic material from their own parents. When your genetic makeup closely mirrors that of your...
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Are Dimples Genetic Defects?
Dimples are universally considered a physically attractive feature. Contrary to this positive perception, it results from a genetic defect that gives rise to a double or bifid zygomaticus muscle underlying the cheeks. A dimple simply...
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Why Can't Animals Talk Like Humans?
Talking is a unique thing. It is a combination of sounds and syllables arranged in various combinations and lengths to express various thoughts, emotions, ideas, etc. Apart from the basic production of the sound, a major component is the...
Great Big Story
How a Man_s Ashes Made it to the Moon
Explore Eugene's lifelong quest for space, from geology to a dream of the moon. Witness tragedy, resilience, and a celestial resting place. A captivating tale of love and lunar exploration that transcends the Earth's bounds.
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Debating Genetic Screening: A Family's Journey with Breast Cancer
This video explores the ethical implications of extending embryo scanning in Britain, focusing on the case of Vicki Jones and her daughter Millie, who are at risk of inheriting a genetic predisposition to breast cancer. It raises...
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Unlocking the Secrets of Centenarians: The Key to Longevity
This video explores the fascinating lives of centenarians like Nadine Parker and Reuben Landau, shedding light on the genetic factors that may contribute to their longevity. Doctor Thomas Pearls' research on centenarians reveals the...
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Revolutionary Diagnostic Kit for Avian Flu: A Game-Changer in Global Health Crisis
This innovative testing device by Veritas in Singapore can accurately detect the H5N1 strain of avian flu in under 4 hours, providing a crucial tool for medical professionals worldwide. By identifying the gene specific to the virus, this...
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Revolutionizing Cancer Drug Testing: Using Zebrafish for Liver Cancer Research
Researchers in Taiwan are utilizing zebrafish to test liver cancer drugs in a groundbreaking approach. By transplanting a fluorescent jellyfish gene into the zebrafish livers and implanting cancer cells, the researchers can visually...
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Unveiling the Gene: Understanding Plant Flowering and Manipulating Crop Yield
In this video, microbiologists at the John Inner Centre in Britain have isolated the gene responsible for plants' ability to remember climatic conditions. By studying the simple genetic structure of the Arabidopsis thaliana weed, they...
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Revolutionizing Medicine: The Promise of Gene Therapy
This video discusses the advancements in modern medicine related to gene therapy, which aims to replace defective genes with correctly functioning ones to address the root causes of various diseases. By targeting the genes responsible...
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Simulating the Evolution of Sacrificing for Family
Simulating the Evolution of Sacrificing for Family
Institute of Human Anatomy
Is Dairy ACTUALLY Bad For You?
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the how lactose in metabolized in the body, the eventual slowdown and ceasing of lactase, what happens to the colon when bacteria start consuming lactose, and the...
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What are GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms)?
GMO or genetically modified organisms are organisms with their DNA modified, usually by adding new or different DNA from another organism. GM crops are crops that have genes from bacteria. These genes allow the plants to either produce...
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Wie sich Gene und Umwelt auf das Leben auswirken.
Wird unsere Persönlichkeit von der Umwelt geprägt oder sind wir weitgehend genetisch programmiert? Niemand kann beantworten, ob die Natur oder die Erziehung zu bestimmten Charaktereigenschaften bei Menschen führt. Wir wissen jedoch...
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How are Proteins Made? - Transcription and Translation Explained #66
This video covers: - The two steps of protein synthesis: transcription and translation - Transcription is the production of mRNA, which is a copy of a gene - Translation is the production of a sequence of amino acids (a polypeptide)...
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GCSE Biology - What is DNA? (Structure and Function of DNA) #65
This video covers: - The structure of DNA - What nucleotides are - Complementary base pairing - How genes code for proteins - The functions of proteins Exam board specific info: (probably useful for everyone though) AQA - Separate/triple...
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GCSE Biology - What is Antibiotic Resistance? Why Antibiotic Resistance is a HUGE issue #81
In real world terms, this is one of the most important concepts we cover on this channel Antibiotic resistance is a rising menace across the world, and leading to millions of deaths that could have otherwise been prevented. Learn how it...
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GCSE Biology - DNA Part 2 - Alleles / Dominant / Heterozygous / Phenotypes and more! #64
There are load of terms to know about DNA, and in this video we explain all the main ones - genes, alleles, homozygous and heterozygous, dominant and recessive, genotype and phenotype. Along the way we'll see how genes and inheritance...
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GCSE Biology - What are DNA Mutations? #67
This video covers: - What genetic mutations are - What causes mutations e.g. carcinogens and harmful radiation - What the consequences can be - The 3 types of mutations: substitution, addition, deletion Exam board specific info: AQA -...
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GCSE Biology - Genetic Engineering #82
Genetic engineering allows us to move genes between different organisms and even different species. This has revolutionised agriculture and potentially saved millions of lived. Learn how it all works and why some people still don't like it.
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Punnett Squares
Dr. Forrester focuses on explaining Punnett squares, dominant and recessive genes, and simple traits.